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A little railroad engine was employed about a station yard for such work as it was built for, pulling a few cars on and off the switches. One morning it was waiting for the next call when a long train … Continue reading

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Currently the Administration is reviewing “Clean Water Protection Guidance” (See last week’s Compleat Wetlander at: http://aswm.org/wordpress/the-compleat-wetlander-new-guidance-on-cwa-jurisdiction-will-be-out-for-public-review/) But guidance can only refine existing regulations. This means that new regulations defining “Waters of the U.S.” would be required to fully integrate and … Continue reading

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Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit.” –William Pollard The Association of State Wetland Managers’ website is in desperate … Continue reading

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  It’s not too soon to start planning.  February 2, 2011 is a very special day for wetlands around the world.  It will be 40 years since an international treaty was completed in Ramsar, Iran.  It is the only international … Continue reading

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