In these instances, the Division will determine whether the draining activities impaired downstream water quality such as dissolved oxygen, turbidity and salinity standards. The Division of Land Resources will check various projects to make sure they have complied with Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plans. T he Department of Environment and Natural Resources is using a multi-agency approach to implement the draining policy, to seek compliance and to pursue enforcement. In addition to DWQ and Land Resources, involved DENR agencies include Forest Resources, Soil and Water Conservation, and Coastal Management. The Division of Forest Resources is flying reconnaissance missions, with various regulatory personnel, to identify and assess draining sites.
Satellite imagery is also to be used to target problem areas.
To report possible wetlands draining violations, the public can contact the appropriate regional office for the Division of Water Quality.