[Watersheds] TMDL Vision Framework and World Fish Migration Day

[Panciera, Ernie (DEM)]

DEM OUTLINES STATE'S APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTING TMDL PROGRAM IN RHODE ISLAND AT APRIL 5TH WORKSHOP

The Department of Environmental Management announces that it will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, April 5th to present the state's approach to implementing EPA's new Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program Framework in Rhode Island.  A primary focus of the initiative is the establishment of priorities for the development of the water quality restoration plans known as TMDLs. The workshop will be held from 4-6 p.m. in Room 300 at DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street in Providence.

In Rhode Island, DEM's Office of Water Resources is responsible for administering the federally mandated program for the development of water quality restoration plans referred to as Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDLs).  The goal of DEM's program is to develop and implement water quality restoration plans aimed at restoring impaired waterbodies to an acceptable condition that meets water quality standards and supports the waterbodies' designated uses (such as swimming, fishing, and shellfishing).   DEM's approach reflects the state's ongoing efforts to prioritize the protection and restoration of drinking water supply sources, shellfish growing waters, and beaches, and to restore waters degraded due to excess nutrients.  The approach is outlined in a draft document entitled "Implementing EPA's TMDL Vision Framework in Rhode Island".  The document is available on-line at:  http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/quality/rest/pdfs/vision16.pdf.

DEM will be accepting comments on the draft document through April 29th. Comments can be mailed to Elizabeth Scott, Deputy Chief, Office of Water Resources, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908, or they can be submitted via e-mail to elizabeth.scott at dem.ri.gov<mailto:elizabeth.scott at dem.ri.gov>.

Elizabeth Scott, Deputy Chief | phone 401.222.4700 ext. 7300 | fax 401.222.3564
RI Department of Environmental Management | Office of Water Resources| 235 Promenade St. Providence, RI 02908-5767



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From: Kevin Mulligan <kmull0 at umass.edu<mailto:kmull0 at umass.edu>>
Date: Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Subject: World Fish Migration Day
To: "fishpassage at engin.umass.edu<mailto:fishpassage at engin.umass.edu>" <fishpassage at engin.umass.edu<mailto:fishpassage at engin.umass.edu>>

Dear Fish Passage Colleagues,

The countdown has begun.  In 8 weeks, on May 21, 2016, the world is celebrating World Fish Migration Day 2016<http://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/>, the day on which people from all around the world raise awareness on the importance of migratory fish and healthy rivers.  There are already 192 registered events, in 38 different countries.

We invite you to join this worldwide effort.  You can register your event here: http://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/join-wfmd

Furthermore we would like to ask you to share this message within your network and invite people to join too.  There are promotional materials<http://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/promotional-material> available with tips and ideas on how to organize an event.  Also have a look at the new promotional video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRmOu07KKas&feature=youtu.be>!

If you have any questions please contact the World Fish Migration Platform<http://www.worldfishmigrationplatform.com/> or fill out a request here<http://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/contact>.

Best regards,

- The Organizers of the International Fish Passage Conference Series

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