Permitting an End to Pollution: How to Scrutinize and Strengthen
Water Pollution Permits in Your State
Abstract: An indispensable handbook that gives all
the tools needed to begin analyzing National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permits in your state. The guide
systematically walks through finding out about proposed or
existing NPDES permits in your area, reviewing their content,
submitting comments to your state water quality agency and
connecting the information that you collect to other parts
of the Clean Water Act.
Publisher: The River Network
Website:
http://www.rivernetwork.org/marketplace/index.cfm
The Clean Water Act: An Owner's Manual
Abstract: At last, here is a comprehensive manual
for people who want to clean up their rivers, streams and
watersheds. This down-to-earth, information-packed book explains
crucial sections of the Clean Water Act, points out how to
get involved in regulatory decisions, and tells the stories
of others who've done so. Packed with references, web sites
and other resources, this manual
turns legalese and scientific terminology into language you
can use.
Publisher: The River Network
Website:
http://www.rivernetwork.org/marketplace/index.cfm
Water Quality Indicators Guide: Surface Waters
Abstract: This guide provides a step-by-step process
to find out what problems might be impacting your neighborhood
stream and how to address them. The guide uses field sheets
that employ environmental indicators to evaluate water quality.
Agricultural best management practices are then recommended.
Volunteer monitors, teachers at all levels and environmental
professionals will find this guide useful.
Publisher: Terrene Institute
Website: http://www.terrene.org
Urbanization and Water Quality: A Guide to Protecting the
Urban Environment
Abstract: Decision makers in small to medium-sized
communities will find this an invaluable step-by-step guide
for planning, organizing, financing and publicizing a nonpoint
source management program. Diagnosing NPS symptoms and sources
is discussed first, then the guide helps the reader develop
a land use plan, find technical solutions and educate and
involve the community.
Publisher: Terrene Institute
Website: http://www.terrene.org
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