Learn the Issues
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2023 Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Offshore Oil and Gas activities in the Eastern Gulf of America and Supporting Documents
Provides the National Environmental Policy Act determination for the draft general permit.
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City of Hattiesburg, MS Clean Water Act Settlement Information Sheet
This is the information sheet for City of Hattiesburg, MS Clean Water Act Settlement Information Sheet
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CyanoHAB Newsletters 2014
Information related to CyanoHABs Newsletters 2014.
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EPA's Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol (ETAP)
Infographic that provides tips for how to keep masks and gloves out of waterways
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The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HABHRCA)
Information related to The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HABHRCA)
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Caminada Headland Back Barrier Marsh Creation Project
The EPA-sponsored Caminada Headland Back Barrier Marsh Creation (BA-171) project is under construction. This page provides a description, photos and a video of the project.
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Community Engagement Projects
Description of Trash Free Waters Remediation projects
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Trash Capture Projects
Descriptions of Trash Free Waters projects that fall under the "trash capture" category
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Public Notice: Federal Register – Final Permit Issuance for Offshore Oil & Gas Activities in the Eastern Gulf of America (GEG460000)
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for the Eastern Gulf of America for discharges in the Offshore Subcategory/Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category.
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U.S. Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. This web site describes the importance of coral reefs, threats to them, and ongoing efforts to protect them.
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Basic Information about Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. This web site describes the importance of coral reefs, threats to them, and ongoing efforts to protect them.
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Complaint and Summary Judgment: Deepwater Horizon – BP Gulf of America Oil Spill
This is the complaint and judgement summary for the Deepwater Horizon.
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MPRSA Emergency Permits
Emergency permits under the MPRSA can be issued if the material proposed for release into the ocean poses a threat to human health. Examples of emergency permits and release sites. Emergencies to safeguard life at sea do not require an MPRSA permit.
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Classification and Types of Wetlands
Marshes are defined as wetlands frequently or continually inundated with water, characterized by emergent soft-stemmed vegetation adapted to saturated soil conditions.
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Wetland Program Development Grants Case Studies
Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) Case Studies
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Farmer Story: Central Illinois Farmer Manages Nitrogen Use to Lower Costs, Maintain Yields and Leave Land in Good Shape for his Children
An Illinois farmer explains the importance of nutrient management to agricultural costs, crops, and conservation.
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National Nutrient Strategy
National Nutrient Strategy
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The Effects: Dead Zones and Harmful Algal Blooms
Excess nitrogen and phosphorus can cause algae blooms. The overgrowth of algae consumes oxygen and blocks sunlight from underwater plants. When the algae die, the oxygen in the water is consumed, making it impossible for aquatic life to survive.
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Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC, Clean Water Act Settlement
This is the information sheet for Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC
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Gulf of America Partnership ETAP Materials
Infographic that provides tips for how to keep masks and gloves out of waterways