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WaterNews for July 7, 2001WaterNews is a weekly on-line publication that announces publications, policies, and activities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water.
Inside this week's WaterNews: 1) Delegates to National Watershed Forum Make
Recommendations
1) Delegates to National Watershed Forum Make Recommendations
Nearly 500 delegates, representing local watershed organizations, business groups, and local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, gathered last week at the National Watershed Forum in Arlington, Virginia. Delegates recognized the need for a significant federal role as well as active state and private sector participation in support of local watershed efforts. Their suggestions included the development of a national watershed strategy for delivery of technical assistance to watershed groups, a clearinghouse for dissemination of information on watershed protection and restoration, and a media campaign to increase general awareness of watershed issues. EPA, USDA, and the Department of the Interior were major sponsors of the Forum, and issued a joint letter of support indicating their interest in considering the delegates' recommendations. A report summarizing Forum deliberations and outlining the recommendations will be available in four to six weeks. Additional information about the Forum can be found at http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/conferences.html or by contacting the Meridian Institute at connielewis@merid.org. 2) Nation's Streams and Wetlands to be Restored by Local Communities Last week, the National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Wildlife Habitat Council jointly awarded over $600,000 in Five-Star Restoration Grants to 60 community-led conservation projects throughout the country. The grants were made possible through major funding by EPA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Ranging from $3,500 to $20,000, the grants will help finance community-based wetland and streamside restoration projects. Participating communities have committed nearly $6 million in support of these restoration activities. Consideration for funding is based upon the project's educational and training opportunities for students and at-risk youth, the ecological benefits to be derived, and other cultural and economic benefits to the community. This is the third year that Five-Star Restoration grants have been awarded. For more information on the Five-Star Restoration Program, including a list of this year's grant recipients, go to http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/restore/5star/01grants.html.
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