What's New

ere's what's new on the MESO web site, Thursday, September 30, 2004: Due to NEPSS funding cuts, MESO is discontinuing regular preparation of its quarterly newsletter, Marine Environmental Update, as well as regular updates to on-line environmental information resources. Newsletter back issues will remain available and intermittent web site maintenance will continue to be performed as long as assets permit.

The final edition of the Marine Environmental Update has been published. Contents include:

• NBPL WQ-Based NPDES Storm Water Toxicity Specification Study Update
• NOAA Initiates Status Review of Pacific Herring in Puget Sound Pursuant to ESA Listing
• EPA Releases New Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Structures
• FWS Releases Draft Recovery Plan for the Coastal-Puget Sound Bull Trout
• EPA Releases Draft National Guidance on BMPs for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs
• National Estuaries Restoration Inventory Released