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| Title | Focus Sheet: Best Available Science for Wetlands | |
| Month-Year Published | October 2001 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
Under the state′s Growth Management Act, local governments must use the best available science when reviewing and revising their policies and regulations on freshwater wetlands. However, there is no comprehensive interpretation of the best available science for wetlands, and most local governments lack the resources to tackle such an undertaking. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 01-06-023 | |
| Author(s) | Teri Granger | |
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| Number of pages | 2 | |
| Keywords | best available science, environmental, Environmental Protection Agency, fish, growth, Growth Management, science, wetland, wetlands | |
| Related Web Content | Wetlands Home Page | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Update on Best Available Science for Freshwater Wetlands | similar topic | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
Under the state′s Growth Management Act, local governments must use the best available science when reviewing and revising their policies and regulations on freshwater wetlands. However, there is no comprehensive interpretation of the best available science for wetlands, and most local governments lack the resources to tackle such an undertaking. The state departments of Ecology and Fish & Wildlife, with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are initiating a project to help. A contractor has been hired to produce a two-volume document that compiles the current scientific information on freshwater wetlands and provides management options and recommendations for local governments. This focus sheet details the purpose, timelines and how to become involved in review of the draft documents. |
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