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Harrisonburg is on the brink of making a crucial decision—will the city support the conservation of vital watersheds and recreational areas by backing the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule?

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Conservation groups ask Harrisonburg to back Roadless Area Conservation Rule; council signals support
Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and the Shenandoah Group of the Sierra Club asked council to submit a comment to the U.S. Forest Service by Oct. 6 urging retention of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule; council agreed to move forward with a draft letter for review and submission.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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MSP LTER PhD candidate Katie Polik takes an innovative, whole-ecosystems approach to exploring the impact alum (aluminum sulfate) treatment has on #aquaticecosystems in urban environments, going beyond its impact on #phosphorus and #nitrogen cycling alone. z.umn.edu/MSPLakesAlum #watershedmanagement
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April 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Shaw's Pond has seen a shocking decline in water quality, prompting urgent action plans that could cost $164,000 to reverse the damage.

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Water-quality committee outlines erosion fixes and $164,000 concept for Shaw's Pond access
Lauren Neve presented a watershed plan that identified erosion at the Shaw's Pond Beach Street access as a major phosphorus source; the conceptual mitigation for the access point is estimated at roughly $164,000 and would reduce phosphorus and sediment loading, but the committee and select board must clarify maintenance responsibility (town vs. private) and funding matches before committing town funds.
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July 24, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Albany is teaming up with Emeryville and Berkeley for a groundbreaking shoreline adaptation plan, with community engagement on the horizon!

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Albany staff: shoreline adaptation plan under way with East Bay partners; watershed plan heading to council
City staff announced Albany is partnering with Emeryville, Berkeley and the Estuary Partnership (SFEP) on a shoreline adaptation plan funded by a recently approved grant; staff also said the watershed management plan will be brought to council the coming Tuesday.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Westchester County legislators have unanimously approved a groundbreaking $18 million flood-mitigation package aimed at tackling recurring flooding issues across multiple municipalities!

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Board advances $18M+ flood‑mitigation package covering multiple municipalities
Legislators moved and approved a nine‑item flood‑mitigation package that combines intermunicipal agreements, authorization acts and bond acts to support watershed‑based flood mitigation and municipal partnerships across Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hastings‑on‑Hudson and Peekskill, described as an $18 million‑plus investment.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Randy from Horse Creek Nature Preserve warns that without rigorous scientific analysis, approving development in Edgefield County is a reckless gamble with our water and property.

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Environmental group warns county that development rules do not adequately protect Horse Creek watershed
A public commenter representing Horse Creek Nature Preserve told the joint meeting the county’s land-development review lacks sufficient scientific analysis and urged requirements for soil surveys, hydrology studies and enforceable conditions to prevent downstream pollution and flooding.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Accomack County's Planning Commission is gearing up to review the controversial Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area amendment, but legal questions loom large over the process.

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Planning commission approves methodology to review Chesapeake Bay/Atlantic watershed amendment
Staff presented a four-part framework for reviewing the Board of Supervisors' amendment to Chesapeake Bay/Atlantic watershed rules (CAPA). Commissioners approved staff moving forward to solicit subject-matter expert input and hold a public hearing, after a public commenter raised legal-authority questions.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Kelly and Jessica revealed how foundational research questions Q1 and Q2 can set the stage for effective monitoring in Oregon's unique riparian zones.

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IRST presenters: Q1 baseline and Q2 trend studies can inform, but may not directly determine, effectiveness monitoring (Q3)
IRST scientists told AMC that Q1 distribution studies supply baseline location and habitat associations, Q2 trend monitoring can signal declines but generally will not identify which prescriptions to test, and Q1 options 3 and 4 together give the best foundation for potential Q3 effectiveness studies.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking a $65,810 increase in funding to sustain vital programs that deliver $1.8 million in resources to Greene County—will local legislators step up to support this essential request?

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Cornell Cooperative Extension asks Greene County for $65,810 increase to shore up programs
Lisa of Cornell Cooperative Extension told the County Resources Committee the Extension leverages grants and volunteer hours to deliver youth, agricultural and watershed programs and requested increasing the county appropriation from $244,090 to $309,900 to retain staff and sustain services.
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September 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Concerns are rising over the draft report's neutrality, as members push for a clearer presentation of regional entity options that prioritize equity and effectiveness.

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Committee members call draft report too long, warn against defaulting to RPCs
Members asked for a shorter, clearer report and urged neutral presentation of regional entity options rather than presenting RPCs as the default; several supported piloting alternative models first.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Engineering rivers often changes more than expected. Rivers are frequently straightened, widened, deepened, embanked, or confined to improve drainage, protect infrastructure, reclaim land, or reduce ...
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August 13, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Shandaken just scored a $60,000 grant to bolster flood preparedness and potentially lower insurance costs for residents—this is a game changer for our community!

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Shandaken wins $60,000 Stream Management grant; board hears why the FAD matters
A board member reported the town received a roughly $60,000 SMIP grant to support Community Rating System work tied to flood preparation, and explained how New York City's filtration avoidance declaration (FAD) program funds watershed projects that benefit Shandaken.
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August 10, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Elkhart County is taking a significant step towards sustainable conservation with a unanimous board approval for a grant letter supporting vital watershed practices!

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Stormwater staff seek mayor's signature on conservation grant support letter
Stormwater staff asked the board to authorize the mayor to sign a letter supporting Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation Districts' grant application to continue conservation practices in the Lower Elkhart watershed; the board approved the request unanimously.
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August 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Kenosha County is taking bold steps to restore the South Branch of the Pike River, promising a greener future despite financial hurdles and environmental challenges.

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County officials plan comprehensive restoration of Pike River's South Branch
Officials outline strategy to restore South Branch of Pike River and address erosion.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The future of the Whitewater Joint Powers Board hangs in the balance as Olmsted County pulls crucial funding, prompting a call for partner counties to vote on termination.

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Whitewater Joint Powers Board recommends partners consider termination after Olmsted County withdraws funding
Board members agreed to send a recommended termination resolution to partner county and SWCD boards after Olmsted County declined to include Whitewater funding in its 2026 budget; the meeting also approved audit engagement, property disposition and cost‑share payments while outlining a transition plan.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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House Bill 1543 is set to transform Oklahoma's environmental landscape by boosting collaboration between state agencies and local conservation districts to tackle pressing issues like flooding.

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Oklahoma Commission supports conservation districts through Federal Watershed Act collaboration
Commission aids conservation districts in funding and resources for effective watershed management.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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San Miguel County is grappling with a substantial funding shortfall for a $600,000 wildfire mitigation and watershed management plan that could reshape community safety and environmental sustainability.

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Colorado Water Conservation Board reviews $600K wildfire mitigation plan for San Miguel Watershed
San Miguel stakeholders explore funding and strategies for wildfire preparedness and watershed protection.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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The Lake Charlevoix Association is set to host a pivotal Community Resilience Training workshop aimed at revitalizing the outdated Watershed Management Plan—are you ready to shape the future of our lake?

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Lake Charlevoix groups plan resilience workshop tied to watershed plan review
The Lake Charlevoix Association and partners will offer a Community Resilience Training workshop on Nov. 13, 2025, to update and reprioritize actions within the Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan, which Darnton said contains outdated data and many unprioritized best practices.
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March 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Council members raised critical questions about watershed safety as they approved the final plat for Cibolo Farms Unit 4, sparking a debate on drainage and development concerns.

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Council debates watershed concerns, approves final plat for Cibolo Farms Unit 4
Council discussed broader watershed and cumulative drainage concerns while approving the final plat for Cibolo Farms Unit 4 (55 lots, 20.107 acres) that connects to Saddle Creek Ranch; staff and the city engineer explained detention pond design and planned roadway connections.
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April 3, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Willacy County has taken a bold step towards environmental progress by approving a partnership to fund a regional watershed coordinator, promising a unified approach to tackle critical watershed issues across the Rio Grande Valley.

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Willacy County joins Lower Rio Grande Valley stormwater MOA to fund regional watershed coordinator
Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley stormwater task force to fund a regional watershed coordinator; Melody Midel described the regional approach and multi‑county benefits to engineering, environmental and economic development work.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Pittsboro is taking a bold step to combat flooding with a new stormwater program that prioritizes critical watershed studies and a dedicated funding strategy!

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Pittsboro staff outlines plan for stormwater program, recommends new utility and watershed studies
Town staff presented a 55‑minute plan to create a stormwater management program — including a proposed enterprise fund, updated development rules, and prioritized watershed studies (Turkey Creek first) — citing aging culverts, regulatory compliance and rising storm risks.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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The operation takes place in Washington state and is part of the largest river restoration project ever undertaken in the region, with the mission of correcting damage accumulated by misguided historical management...
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Helicopters are dumping thousands of logs into isolated rivers in the Northwestern US, reversing decades of mismanagement, recreating pools, cooling the water, restoring salmon habitat, and testing wh...
In the remote rivers of the Northwestern United States, helicopters have begun doing something that for decades would have been considered absurd: returning tree trunks to the water. The operation tak...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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are these berries poisonous?

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are these berries poisonous?
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May 14, 2024 at 11:21 PM
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Ever wonder what our Watershed & Restoration team is working on? 💧

Watershed planning, data analysis, stream restoration, and public outreach all help protect local water resources. Learn more: https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/watershed/

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April 29, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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June 22, 2026 at 9:24 AM