Browsing by Subject "Clean Water Act"
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An Evaluation of GIS Prioritizations for Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites: Cook Inlet Case Study
(2011-04-25)Recent scientific research has demonstrated the multitude of ecosystem services and functions provided by wetlands. Despite the astronomical cost that would be required to replace these vital services with manmade mechanisms, ... -
Clean Water Act jurisdiction for Little Sycamore Wash, Arizona: Hydrologic connectivity and changing federal regulatory interpretation in the arid western U.S.
(2019-04-26)Infrequent streamflow in arid landscapes presents challenges for determining Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction. Because of such uncertainty, Freeport McMoRan (Freeport) – the second-largest copper producer worldwide – requested ... -
U.S. Federal Water Pollution Control: How History Has Contributed to the Mismatch Between the Legal Framework and the Current State of the Science
(2015-04-24)The current framework under which federal authorities regulate waters of the United States is in many ways constrained by our history. Regulatory policy and scientific understanding have developed on parallel but independent ... -
Watershed Management in the Federal Government
(2011-04-25)Watersheds in the United States are very valuable. Their waters support a wide range of purposes, including irrigation, fisheries, industrial operations, recreational pursuits, aquatic habitat, and drinking water. Efficient ...