Lane County staff outline outcomes‑based approach to meet Willamette Basin mercury TMDL; self‑certification, education emphasized

Apr 29, 2025

Lane County staff proposed an outcomes‑based erosion prevention code limited to the Willamette River Basin to meet the county’s obligations under the Willamette Basin mercury TMDL.

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Lane County staff on April 29 described a proposed, outcomes‑based erosion prevention program to meet requirements in the Willamette Basin mercury total maximum daily load (TMDL). The draft approach would apply only within the Willamette Basin portion of Lane County and is intended to be minimally prescriptive while meeting Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) expectations.

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