EPA Signs Off On Standards To Reduce Phosphorus Pollution In The Wisconsin River Basin


EPA Signs Off On Standards To Reduce Phosphorus Pollution In The Wisconsin River Basin


The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved site-specific criteria to reduce phosphorus pollution in several lakes within the Wisconsin River basin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proposed site-specific standards as part of efforts to address impaired water quality in Castle Rock Lake, Petenwell Lake and Lake Wisconsin.

The decision marks the first time Wisconsin has sought and received approval of site-specific standards since statewide phosphorus rules were developed in 2010, according to Pat Oldenburg with the Wisconsin DNR...
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Ken Notes: I need more details but it seems the DNR is working with communities to actually address issues and solutions.

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