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| Vol. 22, No. 2 |
April 1, 2014 |
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In This Issue:
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. Joins Davey Tree
DEQ Stormwater Regulations Update
Another Great Turnout for Reston Kids' Trout Fishing Day
EPA and U.S Army Corps Propose New Regulation
It's Pogonia Season!
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey Window is Approaching
| Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. Joins Davey Tree Expert Company |
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(Kent, OH) — The Davey Tree Expert Company has announced its acquisition of Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a leading natural and cultural resources consulting company that partners with private sector builders and public works agencies to gain local, state and federal approvals relating to wetlands, streams, forests, and cultural resources.
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| DEQ Stormwater Regulations Update |
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The previous version of Field Notes (Vol. 22, No. 1) discussed in detail the status of the new stormwater regulations set to take effect on July 1st of this year. In this article, we presented the submission timeline that would be necessary in order to allow the use of current stormwater design criteria for another 2 permit cycles (10 years).
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| Another Great Turnout for Reston Kids' Trout Fishing Day |
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Over 300 children under 12 years old with parents and siblings in tow, turned out for the 4th Annual Reston Kids' Trout Fishing Day on March 22nd in Reston, Virginia. The event, sponsored by Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), Reston Association, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited, provided a venue for children ages 2-12 to spend a day outdoors and for some, the opportunity to catch their first fish.
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| EPA and U.S Army Corps Propose New Regulation |
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| The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection for jurisdictional features (stream and wetlands) under the Clean Water Act.
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| It's Pogonia Season! |
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Summer is getting closer and Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI) is gearing up for another season of small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) surveys. If you are planning to develop property in Northern Virginia that has mature hardwood forest with an open understory, your site may need a survey for the small whorled pogonia. Unfortunately, the field survey "window" for small whorled pogonia is narrow and can only be conducted between June 1 and July 20. So schedule now and avoid critical delays in obtaining your wetland permits.
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| Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey Window is Approaching |
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| If you are undertaking a project that will impact tidal waters, you will be required to undertake surveys to document the presence or absence of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) within your project area. Example projects include boat piers/docks, marinas, and channel dredging operations.
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About Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI):
WSSI is the leading provider of natural and cultural resource consulting services in Northern Virginia. The firm has worked on a total of over 5,000 projects, comprising 200,000 acres, and has created hundreds of acres of wetlands and restored miles of streams. Our team of 85+ engineers, scientists, archeologists, ecosystem technicians, GIS/survey/compliance and technology/training specialists, and administrative staff yield a unique combination of disciplines focused on wetlands and water resources and provide creative solutions for integrating the constraints of economics and land plan requirements with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. For more information about WSSI, visit our Web site at www.wetlandstudies.com. |
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