November Update on Mississippi River Basin Issues

Here is the link to the November Update (PDF file) from the Northeast-Midwest Institute on Mississippi River Basin issues.  The November Update contains these items:

RIVER BASIN NEWS AND NOTES

• New Online Tool for Accessing Information on USDA Conservation Programs
• NRCS Special Wetlands Reserve Program 20th Anniversary Publication
• Mississippi River Water Quality Monitoring Framework Announced
• Fifth National Partnership Conference: Explorations of Economic and Environmental Sustainability
• River-Related Employment Opportunities
• Upcoming Conferences, Events and Workshops

LEGISLATION, BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS

• Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act
• Congress approves spending minibus and continuing resolution; falters on debt-reduction
• Farm Bill Ramifications