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QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
Summer 1993
President Clinton Releases
Forest Plan
On July I, President Clinton re-
leased his forest ecosystem man-
agement plan for federal lands in
the Pacific Northwest. The goal of
this plan is strengthening the long-
term economic and environmental
health of the Pacific Northwest. The
plan is based on a phased approach
to ecosystem management which
establishes interim reserves for late
successional areas and threatened
and endangered species and ripar-
ian areas to protect at risk species
such as salmon. Watersheds will
form the basis for implementation
of the ecosystem management plan.
A system of key watersheds is es-
tablished to protect priority areas
for aquatic conservation and water
quality.
Carol Browner praised the plan
when it was released stating, "At
the heart of this policy, and what
makes this approach novel and im-
portant, is protection of watersheds.
Watersheds are the critical envi-
ronmental component. By protect-
ing watersheds, we are protecting
rivers and streams, the viability of
the old-growth forest, and the spe-
cies dependent upon these natural
systems."
Forest Plan-Continued on Page 3
Oregon Developing TMDLs that
Address Habitat Alteration
The State of Oregon is developing total maximum daily
loads (TMDLs) that address habitat alteration and result-
ing impacts to stream temperature. This effort is one of
the first examples of what will be a growing emphasis in
the water quality planning program. It is becoming
increasingly evident that many waters are not meeting
designated uses because of physical and biological fac-
tors. EPA policy provides that non-chemical stressors
must be considered for TMDL development if the stres-
sor can be quantified and a relationship between the
stressor and the impairment of water quality standards
can be established. As with any TMDL, the key element
is understanding the cause-effect relationship sufficiently
to predict that a specified level of a "stressor" will attain
or maintain standards.
The State of Oregon has targeted the Upper Grande
Ronde River as a priority watershed for TMDL develop-
ment. Elevated stream temperatures are contributing to
the decline of salmon populations. The "stressor" in this
case is reduced vegetative shading resulting from land
management activities. Computer models are being
developed to predict the effect of different vegetation and
hydrologic conditions on stream temperature. Models
are being developed for both single-reach and basin-
wide scales. EPA is providing technical support to the
state for remote sensing (aerial photo interpretation), GIS
development, and GIS-linked basin-wide model devel-
opment.
The temperature TMDLs are part of a broader effort
encompassing the Grande Ronde watershed. This river
basin is one of Region X's watershed projects. Coopera-
TMDL Development-Continued on Page 2
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National Coastal Monitoring Act Implementation Strategy Drafted
The National Coastal Monitoring Act, signed in
October 1992, requires EPA and NOA A to jointly
develop and implement a comprehensive pro-
gram to monitor and evaluate the quality of the
coastal environment and health of coastal eco-
systems. The legislation authorizes $35 million
for each agency; however, no funds have been
appropriated yet.
The legislation is largely a response to a Na-
tional Academy of Sciences report/'Managing
Troubled Waters," that recommended a need
fora big picture, integrated national monitoring
program. Thus, implementation of the Act will
take steps to connect components of large scale
programs, such as EMAP and NOAA's Status
and Trends Program, with smaller scale estuary
and point source monitoring programs. The
legislation affirms and strengthens the goals of
the Intergovernmental Task Force on Monitor-
ing, and reinforces several Agency policy direc-
tions including improved information manage-
ment and data sharing, greater reliance on envi-
ronmental data for decision making, and better
interaction of watershed monitoring.
EPA and NO A A have begun working together
on an implementation strategy for the Act. The
strategy attempts to build a framework connect-
ing existing coastal monitoring efforts and to
recommend new activities to fill gaps between
current programs. The Agencies expect to
present their implementation strategy to the
public later this year, with monitoring activities
to begin possibly next fiscal year.
Although legislation gives the leadership for
this program to the Office of Research and
Development's Environmental Research Labo-
ratory in Narragansett, Rhode Island, OWOW
brings strengths to the partnership and plans to
play several important roles in implementation.
OWOW will ensure that monitoring informa-
tion will include the types of information needed
by the managers of pollution control and eco-
system protection programs, and not just inter-
esting research data. OWOW's connections to
state monitoring programs should prove to be
an important link in eventual program imple-
mentation. A provision in the Act calling for the
establishment of "intensive monitoring areas"
may be an opportunity to enhance monitoring
in high priority coastal watersheds, such as the
bays of the National Estuary Program. Contact
Steve Glomb, 260-6414.
TMDL Development-Continued from Page 1
"Quarterly Highlights" is prepared by the
Office of Wetlands, Oceans and
Watersheds (OWOW). Its purpose is to
share information with our Headquarters
and Regional counterparts on major events
that occurred during the past quarter, to
provide an update on specific topics, and
to advise you of key personnel changes
and upcoming activities. Any questions
or suggestions concerning "Quarterly
Highlights" should be directed to Anne
Robertson of OWOW at 202-260-9112.
tors active in the river basin include USDA's
Forest and Soil Conservation Services, Bonneville
Power, several Tribes, Oregon State University,
and several State agencies.
EPA expects that the tools and information de-
veloped will have direct applicability to many
areas in the Northwest. EPA also expects to
learn about the utility of remote sensing and
learnaboutbuildingGIS-based watershed-scale
hydrologic and water quality models. Reports
from this project should be available toward the
end of 1994. Contact Doug Norton, 260-7017 or
Chris Kelly, Region X, (206) 553-1566.
OWOW Highlights
Summer 1993
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Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Priority Projects Launched
On April 17, implementation of the Coastal Wet-
lands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act
(CWPPRA) moved forward with the signing of
cost-share agreements to begin construction ac-
tivities for 12 priority projects at a ceremony
hosted by the Corps of Engineers in New Or-
leans. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt gave the
opening address at the ceremony. Other attend-
ees included Senator Bennett Johnston (D-LA);
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Sec-
retary Ales; and Russell Rhoades, Environmen-
tal Services Division Director for EPA's Region
VI.
The CWPPRA was signed into law in 1990. The
primary goal of the Act is to protect, restore, and
enhance wetlands and aquatic/coastal ecosys-
tems in Louisiana. The Act establishes an inter-
agency task force chaired by the Army Corps of
Engineers with members from EPA, Interior,
USD A, Commerce, and the State of Louisiana.
The task force is required to submit, from 1991 to
1995, an annual priority list of wetland restora-
tion projects based on wetland quality and cost
effectiveness. The first two lists have identified
a total of 29 priority restoration projects. In
addition, the task force is required to prepare a
comprehensive Coastal Wetlands Restoration
Plan for Louisiana and evaluate completed wet-
land restoration projects every 3 years. The Act
provides funding on a cost-share basis (75%
Federal/25% State) to implement restoration
projects in Louisiana.
Some of the potential strategies proposed in the
Restoration Plan are freshwater and sediment
diversions, hydrologic restoration, delta man-
agement, shoreline protection, beneficial uses of
dredged material, and vegetative plantings. The
final restoration plan is due to Congress in No-
vember 1993 and a draft is currently available for
public review. Some of the estimated benefits of
this Act are 203,000 acres of wetlands saved, 70%
reduction of total wetland loses, protection of
commercial fisheries, avoidance of infrastruc-
ture losses, and avoidance of escalating flood
control costs.
EPA serves as lead Agency for the Isles Derniers
Barrier Island Restoration Project, one of the 11
launched on April 17. This $13 million project
will restore and elevate the coastal dunes, con-
struct and enhance wetlands, enhance the physi-
cal integrity of the islands, and protect the
lower Terrebone Estuary and associated
marshes.
The Act also requires Louisiana to develop and
implement a State Wetland Conservation Plan
that will achieve no net loss of wetlands result-
ing from development. For other coastal states,
the Act establishes matching grants (50% Fed-
eral/50% state) to implement Wetland Conser-
vation Projects. Contact Fran Eargle, 260-1954.
Forest Plan-Continued from Page 1
Monitoring and ecosystem restoration are em-
phasized in the plan, and these activities will
also be implemented as part of the economic
or job cre-
forts for
pendent
ties. The
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adaptive
ment areas
toward
ber dependent communities. Like the Water-
shed Protection Approach, implementation of
the plan in Adaptive Management Areas is
intended to involve local stakeholders in coop-
erative planning and ecosystem management.
OWOW managers and staff have participated
in the interagency working groups which de-
veloped this plan and will be involved in coop-
erative implementation activities. A Memoran-
dum of Understanding is being prepared for
this interagency effort. Contact John Cannell,
260-7087.
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Summer 1993
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News Bits
'OWOW Briefs Hill on Wetlands and Hosts Field
Trip - During the Spring, OWOW conducted a series of
wetlands briefings for new Hill staff. In addition,
OWOW took several congressional staffers on a field
trip to several Patuxent River Wetlands sites. Contact
Bcnjy Picks, 260-2364.
*NAS Releases Study on Managing Wastewater in
Urban Coastal Areas - This report, released on April 19
by the National Academy of Sciences (N AS), was com-
missioned by Congress, in 1990, to recommend future
strategies for water quality and wastewater manage-
ment issues in urban areas. The report contains a
number of significant findings and recommendations
that will be useful to efforts to protect coastal waters.
Contact Karen Klima, 260-6424.
*San Juan Bay NEP Holds First Meeting - At the first
meeting of this Management Conference, held June 23-
24, Federal and Commonwealth representatives gave
presentations on the physical, chemical, biological, and
cultural aspects of the Bay. A meeting of the Manage-
ment and Technical Committees followed. One imme-
diate challenge for the program is development of a
public outreach strategy. Contact Ruth Chemerys, 260-
9038.
*Interest in Audubon's America Grows - Currently,
Region VI is considering coordinating an Audubon's
America Project, Mayor Riley of Charleston, South
Carolina is exploring passage of an Audubon's America
Resolution, and the National Gallery of Art in Wash-
ington, D.C. is planning an exhibit of Audubon's Birds
of America Watercolors for this Fall. In addition, 60
representatives from federal and state government and
the private sector attended the first Audubon's America
Workshop, held on May 14-15, and developed a con-
cept plan for watersheds in eastern Pennsylvania. Con-
tact Marjorie Wesley, 260-1905.
*Draft Clean Vessel Guidance Submitted to OMB
and Grants Application Process Opened - The Clean
Vessel Act requires the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
to develop guidance to assist states in developing plans
for the construction of pumpout and waste reception
facilities at both public and private marinas. The draft
guidance was published in the Federal Register for
comment on June 17. In addition, FWS has opened the
application process for Clean Vessel Act grants for
construction and maintenance of pumpout stations.
OCPD participated in the guidance development. Con-
tact Joel Salter, 260-8484.
*Expanding Farm*A*Syst Explored - Recently, staff
from OWOW and Farm*A*Syst discussed the possibil-
ity of expanding the tools now available to farmers to
identify and implement pollution prevention practices
to include wetland and riparian protection and ecosys-
tem/habitat values. Contact Menchu Martinez, 260-
5299 or Joan Warren, 260-7796.
*Exploration cf Water Quality-Based Trading Con-
tinues - AWPD, OPPE, and Regional staff are working
together to identify potential pilot projects for water
quality-based trading. As part of the overall total
maximum daily load development, EPA staff will pro-
vide a limited amount of general help and assistance in
designing trading programs. An annotated bibliogra-
phy on trading is al so being developed. Contact Theresa
Tuano, 260-7059.
*NPS Bulletin Board System Expanded to Include
Volunteer Monitoring - The volunteer monitoring
Special Interest Group (SIG) opened on June 1. ThisSIG
provides volunteer monitors with a national forum for
discussion and information exchange. It includes a
bibliography of volunteer monitoring-related docu-
ments, a list of state-managed volunteer programs, a
news bulletin, and a calendar of upcoming events.
Contact Alice Mayio, 260-7018.
"Clean Lakes Study Receives Planning Award - The
Clean Lakes study on Town Lake, Austin, Texas, re-
cently received a Regional Planning Award from the
American Planning Association. A unique feature of
this study was the reliance on a local citizen volunteer
monitoring program for data and problem identifica-
tion. The final reports for this study include lake
restoration and protection measures which address
water quality problems (such as streambank stabiliza-
tion, stormwater retention ponds, oil traps in storm
sewers, and street maintenance) in the urban and resi-
dential areas of the watershed. Contact Susan Ratcliffe,
260-5404.
*Chair Selected for NAS Wetland Study - Dr. William
Lewis of the University of Colorado has been selected
to chair the committee for the National Academy of
Science's study of wetland delineation and wetland
functional assessment techniques. Contact Mike Fritz,
260-6013.
*Revised 319(h) Grant Guidance Issued - On June 24,
revised guidance for CWA section 319(h) nonpoint
source program grants was issued. One of the most
significant changes is to put the section 319(h) program
on an expedited grant award schedule. In addition, the
revisions include a new watershed resource restoration
element, additional emphasis on pollution prevention,
suggestions for improving the grant award process,
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Summer 1993
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News Bits
and clarification of reporting and other requirements.
Contact Anne Weinberg, 2M)-7107.
*Proposed Ocean Dumping Site Reorganization Rule
Published - On June 9, the proposed Ocean Dumping
Site Reorganization Regulation was published in the
Federal Register. Public comments on the rule are
currently being addressed. Contact Susan Hitch, 260-
9178.
*NY/NJ Dredging Permit Issued for Dioxin Con-
taminated Sediments-On May 26, the Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey received final approval
to ocean dump dredged material from the Port New-
ark terminals. Approval was delayed because of con-
troversy about the dredged material containing di-
oxin. A coalition of environmental groups sued the
Port Authority, the Corps ot Engineers, and EPA claim-
ing that the permit was issued unlawfully. New Jersey
District Court Judge Debcvoise declined to enjoin the
dredging, which has since been completed. The law-
suit had not been withdrawn, and EPA continues to
work with the Port Authority, the Corps, and the
Department of Justice to address issues raised in the
lawsuit. Contact Tom Chase, 260-1909.
*OW Briefs National Biological Survey (NBS) - On
May 19, OW briefed the NBS on OW's legal mandates,
mission, and strategy. OW emphasized that it is a
partner with NBS in terms of supplying management
tools and information, and also as a customer for
information. NBS is being established in the Depart-
ment of Interior and will gather, analyze, and dissemi-
nate biological information. NBS will undertake a
coordinated inventory and monitoring program to
assess the overall status and trends in the abundance,
health, and distribution of plants and animals, as well
as the ecosystems on which they depend. Contact
Elizabeth Fellows, 260-7062.
*Section 404(q) Elevation of Alaska Permit Issue - On
June 14, EPA requested that the Department of Army
review a proposed permit decision by the Alaska
District Corps of Engineers, pursuant to the section
404(q) Memorandum of Agreement. The permit deci-
sion would modify an existing section 404 permit by
authorizing the construction and operation of a petro-
leum pipeline and loading facility in Port Valdez,
Alaska. EPA's concerns are based on adverse impacts
to a particularly valuable and sensitive 1000-acre
aquatic system known as the Valdez Duck Flats. The
Army accepted the elevation, and the Corps is review-
ing the proposed project. Contact Qay Miller, 260-
6464.
'Forestry Field Tour- On June 10, VVD staff attended an
all-day forestry field tour-on Maryland's eastern shore
sponsored by the American Forest and Paper Associa-
tion. The tour provided opportunities to see silvicul-
tural practices in forested wetlands. Discussions fo-
cused on issues regarding the Clean Water Act Section
404(f)exemptionforsilviculturaKictivitiesin wetlands.
Contact Jane Freeman, 260-M22.
People
Good luck to Sandy Germann who has left PCS for
a permanent communications position, that in-
cluded a promotion, in the immediate Office of
Water.
Welcome back to Chris Faulkner who has re-
turned to AWPD from his detail to Ohio's EPA Lab
where he gained hands-on field experience in the
application of biological assessments and criteria
for managing aquatic resources.
Farewell to Bruce Newton who is relocating to
Portland, Oregon. Bruce will be working under a
two-year interagency agreement between Region
X and the Soil Conservation Service on watershed
management, federal coordination, and implemen-
tation of the President's Forest Plan.
Thanks to Barb D'Angelo and Phil Oshida who
completed their details in WD and have returned
to their respective Regions, III and IX.
Jeanne Melanson is acting branch chief for the
Wetlands Strategies and State Programs Branch
and Sherri Fields is acting section chief for the
Strategies and Initiatives Section.
Judy Johnson is on a detail as an acting branch
chief to the Office of Underground Storage Tanks.
Stan Austin is currently on a detail from OCPD to
WD as Acting Section Chief for the Outreach and
State Programs Section.
Welcome to Rich Pepino from Region III who is
acting for Louise Wise for six weeks.
Farewell toMarcy CXDell,DianneFish, and Charly
Ray who have all left EPA.
OWOW Highlights
Summer 1993
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TQM Corner
* National Performance Team (NPR) in High Gear -
The 20 internal EPA NPR teams have worked
intensively over the past month to develop, draft,
and complete final reports. On July 19, the NPR
leadership received all team reports, and Execu-
tive Summaries of all the reports were circulated to
the Senior Leadership Council (formerly the Se-
nior Management Council).
On July 21, Vice President Gore visited EPA to
meet with staff in a "town hall" format to discuss
the NPR and the Government-wide reinvention
effort and listen to employees' ideas and sugges-
tions. The Regions and Labs were on-line to par-
ticipate in the town hall session.
On July 27, the NPR Teams made formal presenta-
tions of their report recommendations to the Ad-
ministrator and the Senior Leadership Council.
All the team reports will now be consolidated into
one EPA report and presented to the Government-
wide NPR leadership. Contact John Alter, 260-
4315.
New Personnel
Several new employees have joined OWOW
through the Senior Environmental Employment
Program:
Louise Gilbert, PCS
Lauria Carey, BPMS
- Ruby James, AWPD
- Jean Gibson, OCPD
- Yvonne Edwards, OCPD
The following interns have joined OWOW for the
summer:
- Basha Foster, PCS (Virginia State University)
- Chris DeCardy, WD (Harvard University)
- John Gregoire, WD (Tufts University)
- Latanya Wakefield, WD (Virginia State Univer-
sity)
- Lara Whitely-Binder, WD (Miami University of
Ohio)
- Jim Eichner, OCPD (Princeton University)
- Dwight Gates, OCPD (University of Georgia)
- Jean Lewis, OCPD (Virginia State University)
- John Wilson, OCPD (Morgan State University)
Meetings
National Agricultural Nutrient Management Confer-
ence, April 20-22 - This conference was designed to
assist local and state program managers in planning
effective nutrient management programs and to pro-
vide the best current information on efficient field-level
nutrient management. Much of the discussion focused
on how to develop nutrient management programs,
how to deliver nutrient management plans to indi-
vidual farmers, and different technical approaches.
Proceedings of this conference will be available this
Fall. Contact Anne Weinberg, 260-7107.
Chief Scientist Certification Training, May 3-7 - Thirty
chief scientist candidates attended this classroom train-
ing for EPA staff who plan to conduct ocean surveys.
Technical issues, health and safety, and administrative
topics were covered. Eleven candidates with extensive
experience aboard the ANDERSON were immediately
certified. The remaining 19 must complete ship-board
practicum requirements prior to certification. Contact
Kevin Perry, 260-6833.
London Dumping Conference Scientific Group Meet-
ing, May 10-14 - The primary objective of this meeting
was to provide scientific/technical review of the 13
core issues under consideration for amendment, such
as the prohibition of dumping of industrial wastes at
sea and control of dumping in internal waters. Other
issues included the waste assessment framework, pos-
sible adoption of a "Reverse List" of materials suitable
for dumping, and dredged material management. A
report of the meeting results is available. Contact Ellen
Dclaney, 260-8448.
Biological Advisory Committee Annual Meeting,May
11-13 - At this meeting, this EPA committee expressed
concern about the cu ts in research budgets, particularly
for work on eco-regions, and the direction of biological
research. OWOW provided information on its biol-
ogy-related activities and research needs and on the
Intergovernmental Task Force on Monitoring and Wa-
ter Quality (ITFM). The committee will review and
redraft their mission statement and begin working
closely with the Agency's Environmental Monitoring
Management Council. Contact Mary Belefski, 260-
7061.
ITFM Meeting, May 11-12 - Comments and perspec-
tives on the ITFM's recommendations were obtained
from various environmental organizations, volunteer
monitoring groups, and municipal governments and
next steps for task group activities were reviewed. In
addition, the Task Force is currently reviewing and
seeking comments on a draft charter for a National
Monitoring Council which will coordinate monitoring
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Summer 1993
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efforts when the ITFM is disbanded. Contact Eliza-
beth Fellows, 260-7062 or Mary Bclcfski, 260-7061.
Sixth Annual Clean Lakes Conference, May 5-8-This
meeting focused on strengthening local lake and wa-
tershed protection efforts by bringing together State
lake program managers and staff with presidents and
representatives from both statewide and local lake
organizations. Participants were urged not to forget
global issues, but to initiate locakiction through build-
ing partnerships. Contact Susan Ratcliffe, 260-5404.
EcoRisk Meeting, June 8-10 - At this meeting, the
framework for reorienting ORD's EcoRisk Assess-
ment Program toward a watershed-wide planning,
assessment, and decision-making program that inte-
grates ecological risk assessment principles and envi-
ronmental monitoring and verification was laid out.
Contact Dave Davis, 260-7166.
First NEPA Workgroup Meeting, June 15 - This
workgroup will review EPA policies, procedures, and
experience in applying the spirit and/or letter of the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in its pro-
gramsand activities. The group will report its findings
in September. Contact Dave Davis, 260-7166.
EMAP Workshop for OW, June 3 - Representatives
from the EMAP program presented EMAP's objec-
tives and the initial findings from their pilot studies
and addressed resources and tools which OW pro-
grams can use. Then the participants met in three
groups (surface waters and wetlands; coastal waters
and estuaries; and Great Lakes) to discuss plans for
summer monitoring and the specific details of the
EMAP pilot programs. Contact Elizabeth Fellows,
260-7062.
Association of State Wetland Managers Annual Meet-
ing, June 15-19 - This meeting was part of an interna-
tional wetland symposium to improve wetland con-
servation efforts through improved wetland educa-
tion, interpretation, training, technical assistance, and
other outreach efforts. Participants included federal,
state, and local agency staff; educators at all levels;
consultants;nonprofitorganizations;andothers. Con-
tact Sandy Sieg-Ross, 260-9914.
Section 404 Regulatory Training Course, May 25-27 -
Topics covered included the Section 404(b)(l) Guide-
lines, Section 404(0 exemptions, Section 404(q) and (c),
alternative dispute resolution, and public relations.
Participants included staff from EPA, Fish and Wild-
life Service, Forest Service, and the Alabama Depart-
ment of Conservation and Natural Resources. Contact
Sandy Sieg-Ross, 260-9914.
Upcoming Events
Workshop on Water Quality Standards/Criteria
and Related Programs, Philadelphia, PA August
24-27, Kansas City, MO August 31 - September 3 -
This workshop will provide information and tech-
nical assistance on the water quality standards and
criteria programs. Contact Frances Desselle, 260-
1320.
Restoring Urban Waters Friends of Trashed Riv-
ers, San Francisco, CA, September 17-19 - This
conference will focus on establishing a national
network of people working to restore and protect
urban waterways. The conference is intended to
facilitatecitizengroupeffortsand to foster effective
working relationships with government agencies.
Contact California Natural Resources Foundation,
(510)848-2211.
Training for New NEPs, Corpus Christi, TX, Sep-
tember 20-23 - Topics to be covered at this work-
shop for the four new NEPs include establishing a
management conference, program administration,
setting goals and priorities, public involvement,
and management and technical characterizations.
Case studies will be presented by several of the
more established NEPs. Contact Donna Nickerson,
260-6467.
Joint NFS and TMDL Regional Coordinators
Meeting, Region IX location, November 2-4 - In
addition to the normal business conducted in the
Regional Coordinators meetings, this special joint
meeting will focus on programmatic coordination
between the water quality planning program and
the nonpoint source and coastal zone programs.
Contact Don Brady or Dov Weitman, 260-7040.
The Future of America's Rivers, Arlington, VA,
November 4-7 - This conference, sponsored by
American Rivers, will celebrate the 25th anniver-
sary of the enactment of the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers System. Current national river policy
will be reviewed, future directions for river protec-
tion will be explored, and grassroots river protec-
tion efforts will be promoted. Contact Jennifer
Paugh, (202) 833-3380.
Second International Conference on the Environ-
mental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas,
Baltimore, MD, November 10-13 - The three themes
for this conference are Governance and Policy,
Coastal Science and Policy, and Stakeholders - Citi-
zens and Private Interests. Contact Helene Tenner,
(410) 974-5047.
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Summer 1993
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Recent Releases
A Commitment to Watershed Protection: A Review
of the Clean Lakes Program - This report reviews
thefirstl7yearsofEPA'sCleanLakesProgram. The
report includes lessons learned, effects of the pro-
gram, and the program's history and structure.
Contact EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Wa-
tersheds, (202) 260-9108.
EPA Wetlands Fact Sheets - A series of 32 easy-to-
read fact sheets designed to provide basic informa-
tion on issues surrounding wetlands, including
wetlandsdelineation,consequencesofwetlandsloss,
takings, State roles in wetlands protection, mitiga-
tion banking, wetlands and agriculture, partner-
ships with property owners, wetland planning pro-
grams, and more. Contact EPA's Wetlands Hotline
(contractor operated), 1-800-832-7828.
Fish and Fisheries Management in Lakes and Reser-
voirs: Technical Supplement to the Lake and Reser-
voir Restoration Guidance Manual - This manual
focuses on the management of fisheries and lake
water quality. Animportantobjectiveofthismanual
is to encourage the development of an integrated
lake management program that assesses fish, other
biota, the physical and chemical characteristics of
the lake habitat, and the associated watershed asan
interdependent unit. Contact EPA's Watershed
Branch, (202) 260-7074.
Guidelines for Preparation of the 1994 State Water
Quality Assessments- These requirements are simi-
lar to those for 1992. Changes include moredetailed
guidance for aquatic life assessments, clarification
of reporting requirements by including tables for
information to be reported, and improved guidance
for data quality and utility. Contact Barry Burgan,
(202) 260-7060.
Interagency Questions and Answers Concerningthe
1992 404(q) Memoranda of Agreements - This docu-
ment (developed by EPA, the Department of the
Army (DOA), Fish and Wildlife Service, and the
National Marine Fisheries Service) clarifies guid-
ance on the revised 1992 section 404(q) Memoran-
dum of Agreement (MOA) between EPA and DOA.
The document is a result of numerous interagency
discussions and negotiations and addresses many
important issues and concerns raised by the Regions
regarding the revised 1992 MOA. Contact Joseph
Da Via, (202) 260-1602.
State and Local Funding ofNonpoint Source Con-
trol Programs - This document describes particu-
larly effective State and local approaches to funding
nonpoint source (NPS) programs and is intended to
helpotherjurisdictionsunderstandtheseapproaches
as they develop their own NPS programs. Contact
Anne Weinberg, EPA, (202) 260-7107.
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