Weekly News of Interest
Listed below are links to news articles that may be of interest to the wetland community. Readers are encouraged to send links to recent articles, publications, and other resources pertaining to wetlands in their local area to Marla Stelk, Executive Director at news@nawm.org and reference “In the News” in the subject.
- Estuaries and coastlines capture most plastic before it gets out to sea, giving us a chance to stop ocean pollution
- 10,000 square foot Inner Harbor Wetland attracting nature to downtown
- Construction to help make Fairborn wetlands reserve more accessible to public
- Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services
- Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity
- How pollution may remain in water after oil spill cleanups
Recent Comment Letters
February 15, 2024 –
NAWM Submits Comments on NY State's ANPRM for Freshwater Wetlands
NAWM submitted comments on New York State’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) 6 NYCRR Part 664, concerning the proposed potential revisions to regulation 6 NYCRR Part 664, governing freshwater wetlands. NAWM supports the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) efforts to update and clarify regulation 6 NYCRR Part 664, pertaining to freshwater wetlands. This Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) is an important step in engaging stakeholders and receiving comments which will help inform the development of amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act (FWA). Read letter here.