BOSC Members Question Scope, Purpose Of EPA Waters Mapping Effort

October 30, 2020
Members of an EPA advisory panel raised pointed questions at an Oct. 29 meeting about ongoing agency research efforts to improve the characterization and mapping of streams and wetlands, suggesting some of the projects are too narrowly focused and wondering how frequently changing policy decisions will affect the science. EPA’s Office of Water (OW) has tasked the agency’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) to explore methods for improved characterization and mapping, as well as to engage in an interagency...


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