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Show TMDLs related to lakes and reservoirs and 72 river/ stream segments. Establishment of a Department of Natural Resources' Wetland Strategy COE regulates placement of fill in jurisdictional wetlands. DNR agencies generally enforce only COE permit requirements when issuing land use authorizations that affect wetlands. DNR is considering establishment of policy that goes beyond COE requirements. This could include actions such as mitigation requirements, grazing, burning, herbicide and pesticide application and actions in non- jurisdictional wetlands. Inter- agency Coordination to Protect Water Quality The planning team and DNR would like to improve coordination between local, state and federal entities in protecting water quality. According to statutory code requirements ( Utah Code 65 A- 10- 8) DFFSL is responsible to " promote water quality management for the lake and its tributary streams." However, the state's GSL jurisdiction includes below meander line and extends out to other adjacent state lands. DWQ focuses their efforts and resources on high priority streams and waters where the beneficial use is impaired. This is required by law under the Clean Water Act. Protecting water quality and ensuring public trust resource sustainability would require political support, funding and enhanced coordination. This could include increased knowledge of water quality impacts on wildlife, improving discharge permit classification, and improving narrative standards for water quality. |