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Waters of the United States and the 2019 Proposed Definition
By NACD Natural Resource Policy Specialist Adam Pugh Since NACD’s February 2018 blog explaining the role of the courts during the implementation of the 2015 Clean Water Rule, there have been a few updates on the waters of the United States (WOTUS). Prior to publishing the 2019 proposed definition of WOTUS, the Environmental Protection Agency… [...]
Continue ReadingSherburne SWCD expands EAB detection partnerships
The Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is partnering with new agencies and using the power of volunteers to ensure forest health in Minnesota. Sherburne SWCD held two volunteer training sessions this year to recruit community members to assist in pruning trees and observing woodpeckers for early emerald ash borer (EAB) detection, the fifth… [...]
Continue ReadingNACD Comments on Revised WOTUS Definition
CONTACT: Sara Kangas, NACD Director of Communications (202) 547-6223; sara-kangas@nacdnet.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Apr. 15, 2019 NACD COMMENTS ON REVISED WOTUS DEFINITION WASHINGTON – Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed rule redefining waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA).… [...]
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