2022 National Training Workshop on Water Quality Data, Assessment, and Plans — Overview
This training workshop provided state, tribal, and territorial water quality and data program staff with an opportunity, in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, to learn lessons from each other’s experiences and discuss what is ahead. The event was made possible through cooperative agreements between the Environmental Law Institute and the U.S.
2021 National CWA 303(d) and Data Management Training Workshop — Presentations and Materials
Session 1: CWA 303(d) Program Implementation - Present and Future
Thoughtful Steps in the Path Ahead: Vision Process -- Rosaura Conde (EPA HQ)
Session 2: Environmental Justice
2021 National CWA 303(d) and Data Management Training Workshop - Overview
This training workshop provided state, tribal, and territorial water quality program staff with an opportunity to learn about and contribute to strategies for improving the process, products, and outcomes of Clean Water Act Section 303(d) listing and TMDL programs and beyond. The event was made possible through a cooperative agreement between the Environmental Law Institute and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was held virtually from June 7 to 10, 2021.
New Report Offers Regulatory Guidance for Small-Scale Fisheries
February 2021
(Washington, D.C.): The future of the ocean, and that of the planet, depends on sustained, effective changes to natural resources governance. Over the last couple of decades, ocean stewardship efforts have turned to focus on several key approaches, such as the creation and enforcement of marine protected areas (MPAs) and the implementation of sustainable fisheries practices, including small-scale fisheries (SSF) co-management.
Law and Governance Toolkit for Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries: Best Regulatory Practices
Date Released
December 2020
Over the last couple of decades, ocean stewardship efforts have turned to focus on several key approaches, such as the implementation of sustainable fisheries practices, including small-scale fisheries (SSF) co-management. This Toolkit presents a methodology for assessing the reform needs to strengthen SSF governance, along with examples of model regulatory language for the core governance elements.
"Shepherdstown to Cybertown" Music Video
One tradition in the evening hours for this workshop has been for participants from around the country to get together and play live music. This year, in lieu of live music, musicians from several states, EPA Regions, EPA HQ and ACWA collaborated in the evenings over the week to record a video of a song written for the occasion by state and EPA participants, “Shepherdstown to Cybertown.”
2020 National CWA 303(d) Training Workshop — Presentations and Materials
Session 1: Origins and Implementation of the CWA 303(d) Vision
Session 2: Breakouts
Prioritizing Waters with Improved Approaches
2020 National CWA 303(d) Training Workshop — Overview
This training workshop provided an opportunity for staff from state and territorial Clean Water Act Section 303(d) listing and TMDL programs and tribal water quality programs to learn about and discuss program implementation approaches and tools, the Vision, and future goals of the program. The event was made possible through a cooperative agreement between the Environmental Law Institute and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was held virtually from May 26 to 29, 2020.