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.
- EPA Announces the Final Rule to Modernize State and Tribal Implementation of Clean Water Act Program
- Three promising outcomes from the world’s first official summit to conserve and restore mangroves
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Utah, Great Salt Lake trust award $5.4M in more wetlands improvement projects
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Yamaha Rightwaters Continues Wetland Conservation Partnership with Ducks Unlimited in Green Bay
- Protective salt marshes along coasts are in danger across the globe but it's not too late to act, researchers say
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Cutting-Edge Satellite Tracks Lake Water Levels in Ohio River Basin
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Supreme Court NEPA ruling could target landmark climate case
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.