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IDEM > Your Environment > Watersheds > Headwater Forum Headwater Forum

The Headwater Forum was initiated to create a regional dialog to improve the effectiveness of the Stream Permitting Process. The June 27 meeting was the first in a series of four quarterly workshops focused on improving the regulatory approach to headwater streams, tributaries and ditches in Indiana.

The first forum focused on the jurisdiction and functions of small headwater streams. Brian Frazer, U.S. EPA Headquarters, discussed the recent EPA/Corps of Engineers guidance on Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Frazer is EPA's chief of the Wetlands and Aquatic Resources Regulatory Branch. He gave a presentation on the jurisdictional guidance, its development and applications.

The first forum also provided an opportunity for a presentation about the value and functions of headwater streams, tributaries and ditches in a watershed context. Additionally, IDEM highlighted how the functions of stream systems are being assessed across the country.

The next Headwater Forum will be held on Friday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at the State Conference Center on the first floor of the Indiana Government Center (IGC) South. The IGC is located at the corner of North West Street and Government Place in downtown Indianapolis. A Stakeholder Roundtable session follows the workshop from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and you are welcome to sit in on discussion about creating stream mitigation guidelines for Indiana.

Please plan to join us for this exciting event. This event is free to attend and you are encouraged to participate.

Event Information

Forum Materials

Existing Mitigations Guidelines

Presentations

Journal of the American Water Resources Association Articles