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Below are some of the major updates made in May to the Wetland Wiki.
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A lot of content and new pages have been added or significantly updated, below are a few of the updated pages from the current focus on completing a basic profile for each of the 50 states.
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State Assumption
During the recession, state budgets have come under increased scrutiny and pressure. As a part of the Clean Water Act, individual states have the option to assume the role of wetland permitting from the Federal Government (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) in certain "nonnavigable" waters, that fall under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act . The U.S. COE still retains jurisdiction in tidal wetlands and navigable waters and their adjacent wetlands. In the past 30+ years, only two states have been approved, New Jersey and Michigan, as the state laws must meet or exceed the Federal Governments criteria and the barriers to entry are relatively expensive.
As of March 2009, the State of Michigan intends to revert the right to manage the 404 permitting process back to the Federal Government and the Army Corps of Engineers to save an estimated $2 million per year. As only two states have ever been allowed to assume the permitting process, the return of the role to the Federal Government is unprecedented.
For more information on state assumption and Michigan specific information, below are a few links.
Security for Wetlands (Michigan Specific)
Michigan Wetland Program Question & Answer Document- March 2009
State or Tribal Assumption of the Section 404 Permit Program
State AssumptionWetlands in the News
18 May 2024
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Harbor Wetlands, a new outdoor exhibit, recreates salt marsh habitat from Baltimore's past
It's part of the National Aquarium's newest outdoor exhibit called Harbor Wetland​, which is an effort to help keep our waterways clean and healthy.
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Why wetlands are important
By the fall of 1992, the stage had been set for what is called the Great Flood of 1993, the largest flood ever recorded by this country.
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Westport wants fresh eyes on wetlands
Wetlands dot many parts of Westport, and the growing city wants a scientist to provide a deciding opinion on their current character, and how they came to be.
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Mark Clark Extension, if built, could impact nearly 40 acres of wetlands in Charleston
SCDOT applied to continue construction of the Mark Clark Extension. The pending project in Charleston County could temporarily or permanently impact wetlands.
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Photos show illegal destruction of protected natural area on State Governor's property: 'They cleared out acres of wetlands'
A governor is under fire for his role in the destruction of trees in protected wetlands near his property. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, along with a neighbor and a neighborhood organization,...