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Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) reissues the nationwide permits as required by the Clean Water Act. This week the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) posted the revised and renewed nationwide permits that will be … Continue reading
Wetland mitigation along with wetland restoration is a relatively recent concept, recognized on a national level after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the Mitigation Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in 1990. … Continue reading
I recently received an assignment to read “Leverage Points: Places to Intervene in a System.” I was fascinated to learn that when people in an organization, a government or any complex system identify a problem, they are often correct about … Continue reading
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The July 1 deadline for commenting on the draft “Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act (CWA)” is fast approaching and has been extended by 30 days http://aswm.org/wetlands-law/cwa-guidance/1334-update-waters-of-the-us-draft-guidance. On May 11 the Compleat Wetlander encouraged individuals to … Continue reading
In today’s world, job seekers and employers look for a good fit based on an applicant’s work experience, training, education and personality. Is this person going to make a good manager? Will this candidate be a team player? The usual … Continue reading
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On December 27, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) replied to a request for clarification on the role of Section 7 consultation in a state or tribe’s application to run the Clean Water Act (CWA) dredge and fill permitting … Continue reading
I do not undertake to say all that is known Or may be said of it But I undertake to acquaint the reader With many things that are not usually known — The Compleat Angler Over … Continue reading
Every year the Association of State Wetland Managers fields enquiries from states about how specific challenges have been addressed. One state wants to know what the other states charge for permitting fees. One state wants to know if other states … Continue reading
The beginning of the year is a chance to look back and look ahead. Many people celebrate New Year’s by making resolutions for the coming year. http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/holidays/ tp/resolutions.htm But this is just a start. Resolutions have to be followed up with … Continue reading
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“How perfect is the Hound at smelling, Who never leaves or forsakes his first scent, But follows it through so many changes and varieties of other scents, Even over and in the waters, and into the earth!” –The Compleat Angler Many … Continue reading
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