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To dig or not to dig

February 26, 2007

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The Clean Water Act
BMPs at Lake Tahoe (TRPA) 

BMP Inspections at Lake Tahoe:
Nevada-Tahoe Conservation District
Tahoe Resource Conservation District

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Best Management Practices are getting mixed reviews.

While natural resource specialists say Lake Tahoe agencies are working together to smooth out contradictions in their policies, residents say their observations of and experiences with BMPs include a few wrinkles. Some residents say older BMPs are not being maintained along roadways and in urban areas and are actually producing more run off. Others say confusing agency jurisdiction boundaries left them with large fines.
 

Based on your experiences, how could the BMP process be improved? Please join the discussion to contribute your insights.

 A Deeper Look:

The Clean Water Act, formed in 1972, defines pollution from stormwater runoff and erosion as nonpoint source pollution. It designates best management practices as the way to manage nonpoint source pollution. These practices are required throughout the country. The purpose of BMPs is to control disturbances to soil. When undisturbed, soil performs the important function of absorbing and cleansing water. John Cobourn, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension water resource specialist, explains more about nonpoint source pollution and BMPs.  

Related posts: [ Juan Luna talks about BMPs ] [ Participants named for “BMP Talks” ] [ BMP community conversation to begin soon ] [ BMP compliance is low in Tahoe Basin ] [ Community meeting to discuss solutions for BMPs - Live streaming video available ] 

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