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September 15, 2008
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Water Headlines for September 15, 2008
World Water Monitoring Day Starts Sept. 18
23rd Annual International Coastal Cleanup on September 20th
EPA Publishes its 2008 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan
EPA Seeking Scientific Views on Revised Water Quality Criteria for Acrolein and Phenol
Preparing Water Utilities to Respond to Disasters
Watershed Academy Webcast on Gulf Hypoxia
September 8, 2008
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Water Headlines for September 8, 2008
EPA Provides Incentives for Clean Water Permit Fee Programs
Vessel Permit Extension to December 19, 2008
September 2, 2008
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Water Headlines for September 2, 2008
EPA Decision Protects 67,000 Acres of Mississippi Wetlands
New "Find Your Watershed" Widget Connects to EPA’s Surf Your Watershed
Climate Ready Estuaries Web Site
August 25, 2008
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Water Headlines for August 25, 2008
EPA Approves Water Quality Standards for the Paiute-Shoshone Indians of the Bishop Community
New "One-Stop Shopping" Web Site for Tribes in Search of Clean Water Act Training
APWA Stormwater Certification Program
August 11, 2008
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Water Headlines for August 11, 2008
EPA Continues Work to Understand Potential Impacts of Pharmaceuticals in Water
EPA Approves Hopi Tribe's Water Quality Standards
August 4, 2008
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Water Headlines for August 4, 2008
EPA Works with Builders on WaterSense New Homes Program
New Web Site Helps Kids Identify the Healthiest Fish to Eat
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund – 20 Years of Progress
July 28, 2008
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Water Headlines for July 28, 2008
New Fish Kids website
EPA Determines Regulations Not Needed for 11 Potential Drinking Water Contaminants
Improved Data Exchange Now Includes Biological and Habitat Water Data
Girl Scout Water Drop Patch Project is even Better
July 21, 2008
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Water Headlines for July 21, 2008
EPA Lays Groundwork for Promising Technologies to Help Mitigate Climate Change
Water Quality Modeling Workshop in Baltimore, Maryland
Amendment to Guidelines for the Award of Section 106 Monitoring Initiative Funds Published in Federal Register
Extension of Public Comment Period for WaterSense New Homes Specification
Updates to IRIS
July 14, 2008
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Water Headlines for July 14, 2008
Wanted: Water Efficiency Leaders
The WaterSense ® program announces an exciting new set of educational materials for kids and teachers
EPA releases information guides to help public water systems comply with the Ground Water Rule
Request for Comments on the Draft Technical Guidance Manual for the Proposed Aircraft Drinking Water Rule
Stormwater 101: The Basics
Free July 23 Watershed Academy Webcast: Green Streets: From Gray Funnels to Green Sponges
July 7, 2008
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Water Headlines for July 7, 2008
EPA Re-Issues Permit for Construction Site Stormwater
Effective Utility Management Primer and Electronic Toolbox Released
Don't Trash the Ocean: National Clean Beaches Week July 1-7
Free Webcast about the Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund: What’s in it for Watersheds?
EPA Testifies Before Congress about National Estuary Program
June 30, 2008
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Water Headlines for June 30, 2008
EPA Requests Grant Proposals to Reduce Hypoxic Zone in the Gulf of Mexico
Water Efficiently for Smart Irrigation Month!
EPA Awards the Water Quality Standards Forum Cooperative Agreement (Corrected item)
June 23, 2008
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Water Headlines for June 23, 2008
Estuaries Preparing to Be Climate Ready
EPA Awards the Water Quality Standards Forum Cooperative Agreement
Successful Meeting of the US-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program Partners
June 16, 2008
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Water Headlines for June 16, 2008
Action Plan to Reduce Nutrients to Mississippi River from 31 States Released
EPA Proposes Vessel Discharge Permits
June 9, 2008
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Water Headlines for June 9, 2008
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Becomes Federal WaterSense Partner
EPA Reaffirms Clean Water Act Permit Not Needed for Water Transfers
EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Posts First Podcast About Green Streets
New "Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads" Web Site
Join EPA's Watershed Academy for June 18th Webcast on ATTAINS
Expedited Approval of Alternative Test Procedures for Contaminants
EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds 2007 Annual Report Released
2008 National Water Quality Monitoring Conference a Success
June 2, 2008
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Water Headlines for June 2, 2008
Improved Monitoring and Prevention Keeping Beachgoers Better Protected
EPA: New Tool Will Help Keep More Great Lakes Beaches Open
May 27, 2008
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Water Headlines for May 27, 2008
Draft WaterSense New Homes Specification Released
Council of Large Aquatic Ecosystems Established
U.S. Botanic Garden's Summer Exhibit, One Planet - Ours!, Focuses on Sustainability for the 22nd Century
May 19, 2008
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Water Headlines for May 19, 2008
EPA Proposes Stormwater Construction General Permit
New Water Quality Website Released
Water Quality Standards Academy: New On-line Training Course
EPA Releases 2007 DWSRF Annual Report and Performance Data
Annual State Lakes Managers' Meeting Focuses on Improving Fisheries and Lake Water Quality Management
Comment Period Extended on Draft Water Program Climate Strategy
May 12, 2008
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Water Headlines for May 12, 2008
EPA Congratulates the 2008 River of Words Honorees
EPA Invests $8 Million to Secure San Francisco’s Drinking Water Supply
FY 2009 National Water Program Guidance is Released
May 5, 2008
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Water Headlines for May 5, 2008
What's in Your Bottle?
EPA's Great Lakes Earth Day Challenge a Resounding Success
Three More Indian Tribes Authorized to Administer Water Quality Standards Program
Free May 8 Webcast on EPA’s Draft Water Climate Change Strategy
Free May 13th Webcast on Wetlands and Climate Change
Sustainable Finance Online Training
Helping Water Systems to Inform the Public
April 28, 2008
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Water Headlines for April 28, 2008
Free May 8 Webcast on EPA’s Draft Water Climate Change Strategy
EPA Invests $12 Million to Secure New York City’s Drinking Water Supply
Watershed Handbook Online
April 21, 2008
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Water Headlines for April 21, 2008
Giving Small Water Systems a Free Check Up
Teaming Up for Rural Water Efficiency
State Water Security Program Funding
Water Quality Standards Academy: Basic Course in DC area
April 18, 2008
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Water Headlines for April 18, 2008
Australian Collaboration
Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan 2008 Approved
April 7, 2008
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Water Headlines for April 7, 2008
Water, Climate Change, and Australia
EPA and NOAA Approve Coastal Nonpoint Programs for South Carolina and Florida
March 31, 2008
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Water Headlines for March 31, 2008
Army Corps and EPA Improve Wetland and Stream Mitigation
Aircraft Drinking Water Regulation Proposed
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Water Strategy to Respond to Climate Change
EPA Seeks Nominations for Clean Water Innovation Awards
Free April 10th Webcast on Monitoring Watershed Program Effectiveness
First National Rivers and Streams Assessment Field Training Session
March 24, 2008
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Water Headlines for March 24, 2008
EPA Announces Release of Indicator Development for Estuaries manual
Girl Scouts National Air and Space Museum Day
May is American Wetlands Month – Learn! Explore! Take Action! - Start Planning!
March 17, 2008
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Water Headlines for March 17, 2008
EPA Signs Agreement with Federal Highway Administration for Water Liaison
Seven Wetland Stewards Win 2008 National Wetlands Awards
March 10, 2008
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Water Headlines for March 10, 2008
EPA Proposing Additional Options for Animal Feeding Operation Rule
EPA Releases New Tools to Improve Drinking Water Monitoring and Reporting
Draft FY 2009 National Water Program Guidance Released for Comments, and FY 2008 Final Measures and Commitments Available
New Technology Report: Wastewater Treatment and In-Plant Wet Weather Management
CWNS 2008 Web Training Seminars for Community Stakeholders
Options for Expressing Daily Loads in TMDLs Webcast Available
March 3, 2008
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Water Headlines for March 3, 2008
National Groups Launch "Your Water. Your Decision." Campaign for Local Officials Interested in Protecting Drinking Water
Nexus Between Energy Use and Water Infrastructure
February 26, 2008
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Water Headlines for February 26, 2008
Mississippi River/ Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force Meeting in Chicago
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Possible Drinking Water Contaminants
EPA Helps Communities Increase Water System Sustainability
Gulf Program Seeks Entries for 2008 Gulf Guardian Awards
TMDL Knowledgebase Clearinghouse
February 19, 2008
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Water Headlines for February 19, 2008
EPA Helps Communities Increase Water System Sustainability
Urban BMP Performance Tool
February 11, 2008
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Water Headlines for February 11, 2008
Green Transportation Infrastructure
February 20th Webcast on Wastewater Utilities Using Sustainable Watershed Approaches
Stormwater BMP Performance Webcast Available
February 4, 2008
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Water Headlines for February 4, 2008
President's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request
Guidebook to Help Water Utilities Improve Energy Management
Treatment in a Manner Similar to a State Strategy Issued
EPA Releases Draft Guidance for Drinking Water Regulation
Municipal Wastewater Technology Fact Sheets
January 22, 2008
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Water Headlines for January 22, 2008
EPA Reports on Clean Water Infrastructure Needs
EPA, National and Environmental Groups Launch "Green Infrastructure" Plan to Benefit Communities and the Environment
"Ask EPA" Session on Water Efficiency
Stormwater Webcast Series
January 14, 2008
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Water Headlines for January 14, 2008
Reduce Costs by Using Low Impact Development Practices
EPA Money and Support Help Make Beach Visits Safe
Final EPA Release of the Water Quality Standards Database
Detection and Quantitation Report
National Wetlands Award Deadline Extended
Water and Energy Factoid
January 07, 2008
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Water Headlines for January 07, 2008
"Ask EPA" Session on Water Efficiency
January 16th Webcast on Decentralized Wastewater Systems
Water Efficiency at the U.S. Air Force Academy
December 31, 2007
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Water Headlines for December 31, 2007
Energy Bill Emphasizes Low Impact Development Practices for Federal Projects
States Chosen for Unique Source Water Protection Project
EPA Seeks Public Input on Draft Cruise Ship Discharge Report
National Wetlands Awards 2008 Nominations
Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Five Star Restoration Training Grant
Water and Energy Reuse at Research Center
December 17, 2007
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Water Headlines for December 17, 2007
WaterSense Labeled Faucets and Aerators on Shelves Soon
Guidance to Help Implement Drinking Water Regulations
UIC Website Updated
$8 Million in Grants to Help Small Public Water Systems
Presentations from STORET/WQX Users Conference Online
December 10, 2007
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Water Headlines for December 10, 2007
Composting Toilets Serve Bronx Zoo Visitors
Next N-STEPS Webcast Wednesday, December 12 on Nutrients, Disinfection Byproducts, and Algal Toxins in Potable Water Sources
December 3, 2007
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Water Headlines for December 3, 2007
Every Drop Counts - EPA Recognizes Water Efficiency Leaders
Integrating Water and Waste Programs to Restore Watersheds: A Guide for Federal and State Project Managers
EPA Sponsors Free Webcast on Dec. 6, 2007 on "Options for Expressing Daily Loads in TMDLs"
November 28, 2007
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Water Headlines for November 28, 2007
EPA, Army Corps Extend Public Comment Period for Joint Rapanos Guidance
Water Quality Standards Academy: Basic Course
EPA Sponsors Free Webcast on Dec. 6, 2007 on "Options for Expressing Daily Loads in TMDLs"
Drinking Water Training Opportunities for Tribes and Tribal Operators
November 26, 2007
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Water Headlines for November 26, 2007
Public Invited to Comment on Revised Plan to Reduce Nutrients from 31 States to Mississippi River
EPA's Watershed Academy to sponsor free November 28th Webcast on Smart Growth and Green Infrastructure
Report Issued on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in the Lake Michigan Basin
November 13, 2007
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Water Headlines for November 13, 2007
Connecticut Water Quality Trading Program Awarded First EPA "Blue Ribbon" Award
EPA releases documents to help public water systems talk about drinking water and schools test their drinking water
November 5, 2007
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Water Headlines for November 5, 2007
Administration Announces Marine Debris Initiative
Improving and Maintaining the Health of Estuaries – National Estuaries Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Hypoxia Task Force Completes Assessment
Guide Available to help Public Water Systems Communicate with the Public
EPA's Watershed Academy to sponsor free November 28th Webcast on Smart Growth and Green Infrastructure
Spotlight: Watersheds at Work
Next N-STEPS Webcast: Development of a Nutrient Biotic Index for Nutrient Criteria
October 1, 2007
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Water Headlines for October 1, 2007
Bathroom Sink Faucets To Bear WaterSense Label
Forest Service and EPA Increase Coordination to Improve Water Quality
EPA Strengthens Lead in Drinking Water Rule
New Tools for Reducing Nitrogen & Phosphorus Pollution
September 24, 2007
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Water Headlines for September 24, 2007
World Water Monitoring Day
EPA Launches New Wastewater Web site for Small Communities
Follow-up N-Steps Webcast to be held Friday, September 28
Wastewater Operator Training Program
2007 STORE/WQX Conference to be held in Austin, Texas
September 17, 2007
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Water Headlines for September 17, 2007
Celebrate World Water Monitoring Day
EPA Releases New Study Evaluating Potential Causes for Lead in D.C. Drinking Water
Water Quality Standards Academy Scheduled for November
September 4, 2007
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Water Headlines for September 4, 2007
EPA Awards Grants to Further Source Water Protection
Governors of the Gulf States Renew Commitment to Protect the Coast
2007 Blue Planet Run for Global Water Progress Concludes Today in NYC
EPA Issues New Technical Document on Using Load Duration Curves in the Development of TMDLs
WGA/WSWC conference on "Water Policies and Planning in the West: Ensuring a Sustainable Future."
August 27, 2007
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Water Headlines for August 27, 2007
New Guidance on Watershed Permitting
2006 DWSRF Annual Report
EPA Releases Documents to Help States Implement Recent Drinking Water Regulations
August 20, 2007
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Water Headlines for August 20, 2007
$13 Million to Flow to 16 Watershed Groups
EPA releases guidance to help public water systems comply with the Ground Water Rule
N-STEPS Webcast: More Statistical Tools for Making Sense of Data - Scheduled for Wednesday, August 29
August 13, 2007
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Water Headlines for August 13, 2007
EPA Administrator Tours Sustainable Water Systems Across the Nation
New Water Quality Trading Guide Available
EPA's Watershed Academy to sponsor its 24th free Webcast Seminar "Earth Gauge™: Conveying Environmental Information Through the TV Weather Report"
EPA's Sustainable Watershed Finance Team Announces new Plan2Fund Objective Prioritization Tool (OPT) and Free Training Seminar on August 22nd
July 30, 2007
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Water Headlines for July 30, 2007
EPA Launches New Tribal Portal Web site
Tribal Access to Water Infrastructure
Stormwater and the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey
EPA Issues National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Hydromodification
July 23, 2007
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Water Headlines for July 23, 2007
EPA Extends Clean Water Act Deadlines for Animal Feeding Operations
Know a Water Efficiency Leader (WEL) Leader?
Lake Manassas Showcased as Part of National Lakes Survey
Review of the National Dredging Policy and National Dredging Team's 2003 Action Agenda
Stormwater and the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey
July 9, 2007
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Water Headlines for July 9, 2007
EPA Seeks Technical Assistance for Small Drinking Water Systems
EPA Issues Draft Technical Document on "Options for the Expression of Daily Loads in TMDLs"
Water Environment Federation (WEF) Held a TMDL 2007 Specialty Conference
Enhanced Water Quality Standards Information On-Line
June 20, 2007
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Water Headlines for June 18, 2007
New Products Released to Help Small Systems Meet Regulations Controlling Arsenic in Drinking Water
EPA Seeks Drinking Water Utilities for Contaminant Warning System Pilot Projects
Watershed Academy June 21st Webcast to feature STORET—EPA’s repository of water quality monitoring data
June 4, 2007
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Water Headlines for June 1, 2007
Report: Beachgoers Can Expect Good Conditions
June is National Oceans Month
Watershed Academy June 21st Webcast to feature STORET—EPA’s repository of water quality monitoring data
Watershed Tool of the Month
May 25, 2007
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Water Headlines for May 25, 2007
EPA Offers An $8 Million Grant to Provide Environmental Assistance For Livestock Operators
Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program Course in Atlanta, GA
WaterSense Droplet
May 17, 2007
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Water Headlines for May 17, 2007
EPA Pours $3.2 Million into Watersheds
Final Simultaneous Compliance Guidance Manual for Long Term 2 and Stage 2 DBP Rules
Water Quality Standards Academy: Basic Course
WaterSense Factoid
May 11, 2007
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Water Headlines for May 10, 2007
EPA and Utilities to Promote Water Performance Measures for Utilities
EPA, USDA Sign Partnership Agreement for Chesapeake Bay
Office of Water Releases Nonpoint Source Outreach Toolbox
Upgraded Ocean Survey Vessel Bold 2007 Docks in Baltimore, Maryland
May is American Wetlands Month
May 1, 2007
April 30, 2007
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Water Headlines for April 27, 2007
New Improved: Water Quality Modeling Tool
FY 2006 National Water Program Performance Report
Updated Web site on Public Notification for Drinking Water Systems
April 24, 2007
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Water Headlines for April 20, 2007
EPA, National Water Groups Promote "Green Infrastructure" Solutions to Pollution
New EPA Tool to Accelerate Watershed Planning
New WaterSense Fact
April 13, 2007
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Water Headlines for April 13, 2007
New Wastewater Funding for Tribes
New Cost Estimating Tool to Help Small Drinking Water Systems Evaluate Point of Use and Point of Entry Treatment Devices
Expedited Approval of Test Procedures for the Analysis of Contaminants under the Safe Drinking Water Act; Analysis and Sampling Procedures
EPA Determination on 11 Contaminants
April 10, 2007
April 6, 2007
- Water Headlines for April 5, 2007
EPA, Earth Conservation Corps, Promote a Litter-Free Anacostia River
2007 Fish Forum Coming in July
New EPA Web Module Offers Watershed Outreach Training
March 30, 2007
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Water Headlines for March 30, 2007
US and China Increase Efforts to Protect China’s Water Resources
EPA Releases Clean Water State Revolving Fund 2006 Annual Report
EPA and ECC Kick-off Anti-Litter Campaign Focusing on The Anacostia River
New EPA Web Module Offers Watershed Outreach Training
NPDES Overview Course for Permittees – Two Sessions Offered
March 27, 2007
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U.S. and China Increase Efforts to Protect China’s Water Resources
The U.S. and China signed an agreement (PDF) (4 pp, 49KB, about PDF) March 27 to expand the cooperative program that provides U.S. technical assistance to help improve and protect water quality and access to safe and sustainable water resources in China. Increasing water conservation and efficiency in China will also help reduce energy consumption and air pollution locally and globally. Read the U.S.-China Memorandum of Understanding press release.
March 22, 2007
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Remarks for Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at the Conference on Paying for Sustainable Water Infrastructure: Innovations for the 21st Century, in Atlanta, Georgia
March 15, 2007
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Water Headlines for March 15, 2006
EPA releases new manuals to help small public water systems comply with drinking water regulations
Six Wetlands Stewards Win 2007 National Wetlands Awards
May 2007 Water Quality Standards Academy in Arlington, Virginia
State Onsite Wastewater Management Programs Receive EPA Recognition
Open Comment Period for the Draft National Coastal Condition Report III
WaterSense Factoid
March 9, 2007
- Comment on Draft National Coastal Condition Report III
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Water Headlines for March 8, 2006
New EPA Guidance to assist State and EPA Regional Underground Injection Control (UIC) Programs
Clean Water Mercury Listing Guidance Issued
National Water Program Creates Climate Change Workgroup
FY 2008 Draft Water Program Guidance Released for Comment
CSO-101 Web cast Scheduled for March 21
Poster Sessions at the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Conference
March 8, 2007
- Listing Waters Impaired by Atmospheric Mercury Under Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Voluntary Subcategory 5m for States with Comprehensive Mercury Reduction Programs -- memorandum signed by Craig Hooks, Mar. 8, 2007
March 7, 2007
March 2, 2007
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Water Headlines for March 1, 2006
Propose permit fee rule comment period closes March 5
Revised Freshwater Criteria for Copper
May is American Wetlands Month – Start Now to Plan a Wetlands Event
WaterSense Factoid
February 22, 2007
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Water Headlines for February 22, 2006
EPA Cultivates Water-Efficient Landscapes
Basic Course in Anchorage, AK starting next week
Administration Presses for Marine Environment Protection in Wider Caribbean<
Water Efficiency Factoid
February 15, 2007
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Water Headlines for February 15, 2006 Paying for Sustainable Water Infrastructure: Innovations for the 21st Century
New Stormwater Guide for Evaluating MS4 Programs–Free Webcast on March 7
EPA Testifies to Congress on President’s FY 08 budget request
February 14, 2007
February 5, 2007
- FY 07 Final Measures and Commitments (December 2006) and Descriptions and definitions of Strategic Targets under Subobjective 2.2.1 in the 2006-2011 Strategic Plan have been added to the National Water Program Strategic Plan web page.
February 2, 2007
January 25, 2007
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Water Headlines for January 25, 2006 High Efficiency Toilets get WaterSense Nod
President Orders Agencies to Conserve Water
Watershed Tool of the Month: Introducing NHDPlus – A Geospatial Surface Water Framework
January 19, 2007
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Water Headlines for January 19, 2006
Physical Security Standards for Trial Use are now Available for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities
EPA State Revolving Funds Provide Close to $7 billion in Assistance for 2006
Water Efficiency Factoid
January 11, 2007
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Water Headlines for January 11, 2006
EPA Commits $10 Million to Protect the Nation’s Beaches
Deadline Approaching for Quality Trading Awards Program
Water Efficiency Factoid
January 8, 2007
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Water Headlines for January 5, 2006
EPA to Require Monitoring for Unregulated Contaminants
Incentives Proposed for Clean Water Permit Fees
Assistant Administrator Addresses Minnesota Green Expo
Early Bird Registration Closing for March Conference: Paying for Sustainable Infrastructure
EPA Announces System Partnership Solutions to Improve Public Health Protection
December 21, 2006
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Water Headlines for December 20, 2006
EPA finalizes 2006 Effluent Guidelines Plan
Gulf Guardians Recognized for Protecting the Environment
Deadline for submitting nominations for the 2007 National Wetlands Awards Program has been extended!
Test Your Sense about Water Efficiency
December 6, 2006
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Water Headlines for December 6, 2006
EPA to Examine Conditions of Nation's Lakes
EPA Expands Water Contaminant Information Tool
Assistant Administrator for Water Speeches
November 30, 2006
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Water Headlines for November 30, 2006
EPA Recognizes Companies, Individuals for Saving Water
New Web-Video on Water Infrastructure Designed for Public Officials and Water Managers
New Tribal Funding Publication Helps Identify Funding for Specific Needs
Clean Water Act Recognition Award Winners Announced
November 22, 2006
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Water Headlines for November 22, 2006
EPA Issues Final Rule on Pesticides Applied to Water
Blue Ribbon Water Quality Trading Awards Program
Save the Date! – "Paying for Sustainable Water Infrastructure: Innovations for the 21st Century"
Have a Water Efficient Thanksgiving!
November 16, 2006
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Water Headlines for November 15, 2006
Listening Session on Exploring Bottled Water as an Alternative Compliance Option
PISCES Award Winners Announced at CIFA Conference
Watershed Tool of the Month
December Meeting of Detection & Quantitation Committee
November 13, 2006
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Water Headlines for November 9, 2006
2007 National Wetlands Awards Nomination Forms Available!
$7 Million Available for Tribal NonPoint Source Projects
Tribal Grants Guidance to Promote Environmental Results
Web cast Training on Drinking Water Rule Implementation Tools
Watershed Academy to sponsor November 29th Web cast on Drinking Water and Watershed Protection
November 10, 2006
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Water Headlines for November 3, 2006 EPA Dives into Water Efficiency
EPA Seeks Nominations for Contaminant Candidate List
New On-Line Watershed Course for Broadcast Meteorologists
Watershed Academy to sponsor November 29th Webcast on Drinking Water and Watershed Protection
Spotlight: Watersheds At Work
Reflections from EstuaryLive
October 27, 2006
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Water Headlines for October 27, 2006 New Rule Boosts Protection of Underground Drinking Water
USDA and EPA Sign Water Quality Credit Trading Agreement, Agreement Offers Farmers and Ranchers Market-based Incentives To Improve Water Quality
EPA Charts Bold Course for America's Oceans
EPA updates web site and releases new guidance to promote protection of sources of drinking water
October 5, 2006
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Water Headlines for October 5, 2006 New Strategic Plan for 2006-2011 now available
EPA Released Draft Guidance on use of Underground Injection Control Wells for Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
EPA's Watershed Academy to sponsor Oct.11th Webcast on Getting Started in Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
September 27, 2006
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Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance for Dirt and Gravel Roads
This manual identifies, documents, and encourages the use of environmentally sensitive maintenance of dirt and gravel roads. The document
provides insight into using natural systems and innovative technologies to reduce erosion, sediment, and dust pollution while more effectively
and efficiently maintaining dirt and gravel roads and gives the users a "tool box" full of environmentally sensitive maintenance
"tools" and practices.
September 20, 2006
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Water Headlines for September 20, 2006
EPA Educates Students about Estuaries
Updated Advice for Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
Two new drinking water treatment waste disposal guides are now available for owners and operators of drinking water systems
Today EPA´s Watershed Academy Sponsors Webcast on Using Brownfields Grants for Watershed Restoration and Revitalization
September 15, 2006
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Water Headlines for September 15, 2006
New Information on Energy Conservation and Wastewater Treatment
Watershed Tool of the Month: Draft Handbook Available to help Improve Watershed Planning Efforts
Spot-light Waterhseds at Work: Improved Herbicide Management Restores Safety of Drinking Water Source
Water Efficiency Factoid
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September 11, 2006: Remarks for Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at the American Water Works Association’s Water Security Congress, Washington, D.C., regarding water security
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September 13, 2006:
Testimony Of Benjamin H. Grumbles Assistant Administrator For Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Before The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure U.S. House Of Representatives, regarding the Great Lakes [PDF, 51 KB, 10 pages]
September 6, 2006
- Water Headlines for September 6, 2006
New Best Practices Guides for Small Drinking Water Systems
New Guide Highlights Incentives for Agriculture Water Quality Trading
OSV Bold’s Survey
August 25, 2006
- Water Headlines for August 24, 2006
New Guidance to Help Public Water Systems Evaluate Treatment Changes
New Report on Emerging Technologies for Conveyance Systems
AQUATOX Training Workshop in Philadelphia, October 2006
August 24, 2006
August 18, 2006
August 8, 2006
- Watershed Based Wetlands and Water Resource Protection (PDF) ( 5 MB, 30 pages)
This powerpoint presentation contains a description of a modelling methodology which was used in New Castle County, DE to identify priority
natural resource areas which need protection during the watershed build-out process. GIS tools and impervious surface cover overlays were used
to identify wetlands, forested tracts, riparian buffers and open spaces areas that needed to be protected through zoning and plan review mechanisms
in order to preserve or restore the subwatershed as the watershed. This methodology and presentation were developed by the University of Delaware,
Water Resources Agency, Institute for Public Administration.
August 7, 2006
Clarification Regarding "Phased" Total Maximum Daily Loads
- memorandum signed by Benita Best-Wong, Aug. 2, 2006
Water Headlines for August 4, 2006
Revised CAFO Proposed Rule Comment Period Extension and Webcast
Case Studies in Tribal Water Quality Standards Programs
Water Efficiency Factoid
New Additions to Section 319 Nonpoint Source Success Stories Web Site
August 4, 2006
Draft Implementation Guidance for Methylmercury Fish Tissue Criterion
EPA is publishing for public comment a draft of the Guidance for Implementing the January 2001 Methylmercury Water Quality Criteria. When final,
this document will help protect waters by giving state, territory, and authorized tribal water quality programs guidance on how to adopt and implement the
fish tissue-based methylmercury water quality criteria.
July 27, 2006
Water Headlines for July 26, 2006
National Dredging Team and SIMOR Announce Conference on Sediment Management in Watersheds
New Tool to Enhance the Technical Sustainability of Drinking Water Utilities: Total Coliform Rule: A Handbook for Small Noncommunity Water Systems serving less than 3,300 persons: Part of the Simple Tools for Effective Performance
Waterborne Disease Research Summaries Published
July 21, 2006
Water Headlines for July 20, 2006
Comment Period Extended for Proposed Water Transfers Rule
EPA Publishes Draft Guidance to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Hydromodification
AQUATOX Training Workshop in Philadelphia, October 2006
July 18, 2006
Water Headlines for July 17, 2006
July is Smart Irrigation Month
EPA Accepting Applications for Water Efficiency Leader (WEL) Awards
EPA and Federal Highway Administration to Collaborate on Infrastructure Assess Management
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Proposed Rule Public Meetings
Webcast on Benefits of Watershed-Based NPDES Permitting
July 17, 2006
- National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Hydromodification
The primary goal of this guidance document is to provide technical assistance to states, territories, tribes, and the public for managing hydromodification activities and reducing associated NPS pollution of surface and ground water. The document describes examples of the implementation of practices that can be used to reduce NPS pollution from activities associated with channelization and channel modification, dams, and streambank and shoreline erosion.
July 10, 2006
Water Headlines for July 7, 2006
EPA Proposes Regulatory Improvements to Control Lead in Drinking Water
EPA to Infuse Almost $1 Billion Into Drinking Water Programs
FY06 Five-Star Challenge Grants Award Announcement
June 13, 2006
Water Headlines for June 12, 2006
New EPA Program Saves Dollars and Makes Sense
Storm Water Rule Finalized to Comply with Energy Policy Act
Draft Final Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Implementation Guidance is Available for Public Comment
New Guidance Helps Small Drinking Water Systems Identify Affordable Treatment Options
June 8, 2006
June 5, 2006
Water Headlines for June 2, 2006
EPA Proposes Rule: Permits Not Needed for Water Transfers
New Rule on Cooling Water Intake Systems
Water Efficiency Workshop in Washington, DC
Comment on Draft EPA Strategic Plan
May 26, 2006
Water Headlines for May 26, 2006
New, Simplified Handbook for Drinking Water Security Systems and First Responders
Tools to Assist Small Drinking Water Systems in Complying with the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Stormwater Regulation Provision Streamlines Construction Site Requirements
EPA Seeks Comments on CWA Section 106 Tribal Grant Guidance
EPA to Sponsor National Beach Conference 2006
EPA to Sponsor Webcast on June 28th
Simple Steps to a Water Efficient Yard
May 24, 2006
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The Statement of Intent on Utility Management has been posted on the Sustainable Water Infrastructure web page.
May 23, 2006
Water Headlines for May 22, 2006
Drinking Water Fund Tops $9 Billion for Infrastructure Improvements
Fifth National Monitoring Conference - Monitoring Networks: Connecting for Clean Water
Second National Water Quality Trading Conference
May 19, 2006
May 15, 2006
May 11, 2006
May 9, 2006
- Water Headlines for May 8, 2006
New Partnership to Help Ensure Water Infrastructure Sustainability
Wadeable Streams Assessment Survey Released
EPA Kicks Off Survey of the Nation’s Lakes
April 28, 2006
- Water Headlines for April 28, 2006
Great Lakes Cleanup Projects Get New Direction
FY 2007 National Water Program Guidance Now Available
EPA Celebrates National Drinking Water Week
May is American Wetlands Month
New Document Aimed at Improving Wetlands Monitoring Programs
7th Coastal & Estuarine Shallow Water Science & Management Conference
April 26, 2006
April 11, 2006
April 7, 2006
- Water Headlines for April 7, 2006
Izaak Walton Webcast
1996 Protocol on Ocean Dumping Enters Into Force
Water Efficiency Factoid
March 31, 2006
- Water Headlines for March 30, 2006
EPA, Corps of Engineers Move to Improve Wetlands Restoration and Conservation
Partners Agree on Gulf of Mexico Action Plan
Water Quality Standards Academy Gets High Marks
CNMP Watch Website Launched
March 28, 2006
- Permit Guidance Document for Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
This guidance document will help permit writers and pretreatment coordinators develop appropriate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and pretreatment requirements for pharmaceutical facilities with the following types of operations: fermentation, extraction, chemical synthesis, mixing, compounding and formulating and research.
March 24, 2006
- Water Headlines for March 23, 2006
Extended Term Financing through the CWSRF Affirmed by EPA
Recipients of 2006 National Wetlands Awards Announced
Assistant Administrator Speaks at 2006 Symposium in North Carolina
New Class V Webpage for Large Capacity Septic Systems
March 22, 2006
March 16, 2006
March 13, 2006
- WaterNews for March 10, 2006
Second National Water Quality Trading Conference
EPA Proposed Revisions to Strategic Plan: Public Comment Requested
EPA Seeks Comments on Draft FY 2007 Water Program Guidance
Stormwater Webcasts
March 5, 2006
- WaterNews for March 3, 2006
EPA Publishes Final Water Quality Criteria for Diazinon
EPA Publishes Final Water Quality Criteria for Nonylphenol
Water Efficiency Factoid
February 25, 2006
- WaterNews for February 24, 2006
Open House and Funding Brochure on Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
EPA’s Watershed Academy to Sponsor Webcast on Sustainable Financing for Watershed Groups
Supreme Court Reviews 3 Clean Water Act Cases
Water Efficiency Factoid
February 24, 2006
February 21, 2006
WaterNews for February 17, 2006
Tools Released to help Small Drinking Water Systems
Source Water Protection Vision Statement Signed
Source Water Protection: A Webcast Series
February 16, 2006
- Proposed Revision of the EPA Strategic Plan:
2006-2011. Draft measures of progress for this revision of the EPA Strategic Plan are now available for public comment.
February 15, 2006
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Water Infrastructure (Water and Wastewater Pricing) - New rate setting guide and case study documents have been posted to this site.
WaterNews for February 10, 2006
FY 2007 Budget Proposal Emphasizes Security and Sustainability
Assistant Administrator Keynotes the Womens Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE) We See the future Conference
Deputy Assistant Administrator Speaks at the North South Basin Summit II in New Orleans
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Water Permit Application Deadline Extended
Your Health, Your Environment, Your Future - 2006 Science Forum
February 3, 2006
WaterNews for February 3, 2006
National Water Directors Tour Urban Runoff Recycling Facility
Federal Partners Commit to Sustainable Buildings
EPA's Watershed Academy to Sponsor Webcast on Plan2 Fund Watershed Tool
Navajo Nation Approved for Clean Water Programs
January 30, 2006
WaterNews for January 27, 2006
EPA Helps Schools and Child Care Facilities Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Federal Infrastructure Assistance Handbook for Hurricane Recovery to be Developed
EPA Publishes Guidelines for Awarding CWA Sect. 319 Grants to Indian Tribes
Administration Defends Wetlands Progress Before Supreme Court
February Public Meeting on Designated Uses and Use Attainability Analysis
January 23, 2006
January 19, 2006
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Guidelines on Awarding Section 319 Grants to Indian Tribes in FY 2006 (PDF, 184 KB, 13 pages | about PDF)
This notice publishes EPA's national guidelines for the award of base grants and EPA's Request for Proposals (RFP) for the award of supplemental funding in the form of competitive grants under the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 319(h) nonpoint source (NPS) grants program to
Indian Tribes in FY 2006.
January 17, 2006
WaterNews for January 13, 2006
Abandoned Mines Report and Roundtable
NDWAC Work Group to Meet on Public Education for the Lead and Copper Rule
Source Water Protection: A Webcast Series
Workshop on the Development of Drinking Water Regulations for Aircraft
January 9, 2006
WaterNews for January 6, 2006
EPA Advances Clean Beaches Plan
New Draft Watershed Handbook Released and Webcast Planned
Storm Water Rule Proposed to Comply with Energy Policy Act
$18 Million Targeted for Water Quality Monitoring
January 4, 2006
December 23, 2005
WaterNews for December 22, 2005
Proposed New Policy for Peak Wet Weather Discharges from Municipal Sewage Treatment Facilities
EPA’s Watershed Academy Sponsors Webcast on Trading for Water Quality Protection
"Drinking Water Security for Small Systems Serving 3,300 or Fewer Persons – One of the Simple Tools for Effective Performance (STEP) Guide Series"
New Document on Rapid Response to Invasive Species - Now Available
December 19, 2005
WaterNews for December 16, 2005
Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Document Now Available
Alliance for Water Efficiency
EPA Finalizes Drinking Water Protection Rules that will Reduce Waterborne Health Risks
New Tools Developed to Help Small Drinking Water Utilities Control Arsenic
EPA Issues Guidance to Control Urban Runoff Pollution
EPA Seeks Comment on Proposed NPDES Stormwater Permit for Industrial Activities
December 15, 2005
Final Drinking Water Rules Reduce Risks to Human Health
On December 15, 2005, EPA finalized two related drinking water protection rules, one that reduces the risk of disease-causing microorganisms from entering water supplies and another that requires water systems to limit the amount of potentially harmful disinfection byproducts that end up in our drinking water. These rules are important public health measures that will decrease the incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses caused by microbial contaminants and reduce potential cancer risks associated with disinfectant byproducts in drinking water. The final rules are at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection. The news release is at: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d9bf8d9315e942578525701c005e573c/7b40d09f9a90e02f852570d80066e978!OpenDocument
December 14, 2005
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Draft Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters
This draft handbook is intended to help communities, watershed organizations, and state, local, tribal and federal environmental agencies develop and implement watershed plans to meet water quality standards and protect water resources. It was designed to help any organization undertaking a watershed planning effort, and it should be particularly useful to persons
working with impaired or threatened waters. EPA intends for this handbook to supplement existing watershed planning guides that have already been developed by agencies, universities, and other nonprofit organizations.
December 9, 2005
WaterNews for December 9, 2005
Great Lakes Collaboration Meeting held in Chicago
EPA's Watershed Academy Sponsors Webcast on Stormwater Phase II
Comments Sought on Proposed Permit for Stormwater Discharges
December 6, 2005
National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Urban Areas
This guidance helps citizens and municipalities in urban areas protect bodies of water from polluted runoff that can result from everyday activities. These scientifically sound techniques are the best practices known today. The guidance will also help states to implement their nonpoint source control programs and municipalities to implement their Phase II Storm Water Permit Programs.
November 25, 2005
November 14, 2005
November 3, 2005
WaterNews for November 3, 2005
Opening of Nominations for the 2006 National Wetland Awards
2006 Water Quality Trading Conference
Mid-Atlantic Green Highways Forum
Water Efficiency Factoid
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National Management Measures to Protect and Restore Wetlands and Riparian Areas for the Abatement of Nonpoint Source Pollution
This guidance document is intended to provide technical assistance to State, local, and tribal program managers and others on
the best available, economically achievable means of reducing nonpoint source pollution of surface and ground water through the
protection and restoration of wetlands and riparian areas, as well as the implementation of vegetated treatment systems.
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