[env-trinity] Proposed Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Policy - Public Workshop Nov 8, 2011: 9 am at the TPUD in Weaverville

[Robinson, Eric]

The policy should clarify that fish passage improvement projects, like
fish ladders, qualify as aquatic restoration measures whose short-term
contruction effects are insignificant in light of their long-term
environmental benefits.  Fish ladders and other aquatic resource habitat
improvement measures should receive favorable
permitting/certification/CEQA treatment, so that they get timely done. 
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s] On Behalf Of Gutermuth, F. Brandt
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 5:58 PM
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Subject: [env-trinity] Proposed Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Policy -
Public Workshop Nov 8, 2011: 9 am at the TPUD in Weaverville



Hello Trinity River Restoration enthusiasts - 

 

This is a reminder that there will be a public workshop on Nov 8, run by
the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, to introduce their
proposed Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Policy.  The meeting will be held
at the local Trinity Public Utility District Office on Nov 8 from 9 am
until 11 am.  

 

The goal of the proposed Aquatic Restoration Policy is to provide
greater permitting certainty to those qualifying Aquatic Ecosystem
Restoration Projects (AERPs) that result in a temporary discharge of
waste to waters of the State.   The adoption of this policy by the North
Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board would likely help in getting
more restoration work on the ground and may serve as a template for
other California regions to adopt.  This could have some great
ramifications for restoring your favorite water course.  I have attached
a description of the policy and the Waterboard's public announcement .
Links to these documents are available from the North Coast Regional
Water Quality Control Board at:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/basin_pla
n/aquatic_ecosystem_restoration_policy.shtml#aep 

 

Please pass this information to others that may be interested,  try to
attend, or write a letter to support the action.   NOTE:  The comment
period has been extended until Nov 18, 2011.  

 

Best Regards-

Brandt

 

 

 

Brandt Gutermuth

Environmental Specialist

Trinity River Restoration Program

PO Box 1300, 1313 S Main St

Weaverville, CA  96093

530.623.1806 (voice)

530.623.5944 (fax)

www.trrp.net 

 

 

 

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