Wally,
I don't know if this has any bearing but half of Goose Lake wetland was drained 
several years ago on the order of the drainage district because farmers were 
complaining that their fields were being flooded.

Charlie Winterwood




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From: Wally Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 8:27:41 AM
Subject: EPA Clean Water Act guidance


EPA has published draft guidance on federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water 
Act. Over the past 10 years the U.S. Supreme Court has limited federal 
jurisdiction over "waters of the United States" that can be protected under the 
Clean Water Act. During the Bush administration, EPA issued guidance that very 
narrowly interpreted these decisions. EPA has now issued new guidance that more 
closely follows the court decisions and the intent of the Clean Water Act.  


EPA is taking public comments on the new guidance until June 31. I am working on 
some extensive comments on behalf of the Iowa Chapter. The Clean Water Network 
suggests that our comments provide specific examples of how stronger guidance 
will protect streams and wetlands in Iowa. Also, it would be good if we could 
identify specific waters in Iowa that we are concerned about protecting 
(isolated wetlands, intermittent streams, etc.). Our comments can ask EPA to 
protect these resources and we should present scientific evidence to show how 
these waters are important to the physical, biological,  and chemical integrity 
of a local watershed. 

If anyone has anyone has specific examples and information relating to the 
above, please give me the information and I will incorporate that information 
into my comments.



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