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. ., ., , , <br /> Dave Stancil Forum Press Release 7 5 01 do_c Page 2 <br /> lakes , estuaries , and groundwater flowing through their neighborhoods and their <br /> communities . <br /> Citizens are recognizing the need to organize into local watershed groups and seek <br /> collaborative partnerships . The EPA estimates there are more than 3 , 000 such efforts <br /> nationwide . The proliferation of watershed efforts has changed the nature of <br /> - environmental protection . The government is increasingly turning to local citizens to <br /> help address the complex problems of meeting our clean water goals . This shift in <br /> regulatory culture has given those people who depend on aquatic resources for their <br /> health , livelihood, or quality of life a voice in decision-making processes and a <br /> responsibility in the management of these resources :' The National Watershed Forum <br /> gave local watershed groups and private sector and government leaders a unique <br /> opportunity to identify and start taking important steps together to improve the nation ' s <br /> waters . <br /> Additional information about the National Watershed Forum can be obtained from <br /> Connie Lewis at the Meridian Institute 970 - 513 - 8340 ext . 202 . She can also be reached <br /> be email at connielewisQmerid . org . <br /> 10 1 �7 Meridian .institute <br /> " Connern.n9 Peaplc to .Sobe .P'roblems <br /> - <br /> � :_ <br /> P . O . Box 1829 1101 141h Street N. W. , Suite 420 <br /> Dillon, CO 80435 Washington DC 20005 <br /> Phone : (970) 513 - 8340 Phone : (202) 354-6440 <br />