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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Wisconsin’s revised rule to curb phosphorus pollution.
Wisconsin’s program is aimed at reducing phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes and Wisconsin’s inland waters.
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp said the EPA’s approval is “a great step forward” in Wisconsin’s efforts to reduce phosphorus entering the state’s lakes, rivers and streams.
Phosphorus pollution accelerates algae and plant growth.
Wisconsin’s program allows permit holders to meet phosphorus discharge requirements through partnerships with others who release phosphorus. Permit holders can make those arrangements to reduce phosphorus more economically.
- Part of St. Croix River makes Minnesota impaired-waters list
- DNR considers changing phosphorus standards for 3 lakes
- View from around the state: A double dose of good news for clean lakes
- Keep fighting phosphorus for clean lakes in Madison
- Scientists propose ways to measure Great Lakes water quality
- Dunn County group aims to slow watershed’s fertilizer runoff
- Dane County program to hand out $1.4 million for clean-water projects
- Yahara pact aims to keep farm pollution out of lakes
- Officials work to improve Green Lake water quality
- DNR to hold hearing on phosphorous variance determination
- Phosphorus fight to top $1 million
- EPA awards $8.6 million to reduce Lake Erie algae
Under the new rules, the DNR determines the phosphorus discharge limits based on the condition and quality of a watershed.
Wisconsin first adopted phosphorus water quality standards for lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams in December 2010.
