Lake Erie open waters declared impaired by Kasich Administration
On Thursday, March 22, Ohio Governor John Kasich’s administration — after years of resistance on behalf of agriculture — announced it will declare the open waters of western Lake Erie
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USACE Releases New Ohio Stream and Wetland Valuation Metric (OH SWVM)
Through a Public Notice released on Feb. 23, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have detailed a new approach for the functional assessment of streams. USACE has developed its
Dominion Energy Accepting Applications for Ohio Organizations to Compete for $1 Million in Environmental Education and Stewardship Grants
Dominion Energy is one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation annually awards up to $1 million through a competitive environmental education and
Supreme Court Rules that District Courts Have Jurisdiction over WOTUS Rule Litigation
On Jan. 22, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision regarding which federal courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The WOTUS
James To Head Army Corps of Engineers
R.D. James, a Kentucky native has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (Head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). In his new role, James
Messerly to moderate session at NMEBC conference
The National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking Conference (NMEBC) brings members together to advance and protect the environment in a financially sustainable way. This year’s conference is scheduled for May 8-11
Sustainability and climate change focus of lecture series
Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Everglades Wetland Research Park in Naples will begin its sixth annual “Moonlight on the Marsh” Distinguished Lecture Series. The free lectures, which begin on Jan.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues report on Nationwide Permits
In compliance with Executive Order (EO) 13783 “Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth”, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released their report on October 25. The EO required federal
Voinovich School Announces Research Assistantship Opportunity
Stream + Wetlands is a proud partner with Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs which advances student research in watershed and wetlands programs. In addition to expanded
Columbus Dispatch Editorial Discusses S+W Research Project
The Columbus Dispatch recently ran an editorial about S+W’s research project which is being led by Ohio State University professor emeritus Dr. William Mitsch. “Wetlands could fix pollution from farms”