UMRBA Aquatic Life Designated Uses Report

February 1, 2012

UMR Aquatic Life Designated Uses:  Improving Protection Under the Clean Water Act

This February 2012 report summarizes the states' current approaches to the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) aquatic life use protection under the Clean Water Act, examines data relevant to UMR aquatic life designations, and recommends improvements to aquatic life use protection.