She explained that NEPA encourages a culture of compliance by individuals and entities.
“To this end, a special watch list was developed, based on specific criteria, which includes facilities and developments that are determined to require stricter monitoring,” the incumbent argued.
So far, NEPA recently trained 30 river wardens, who are responsible for monitoring the Copper River in Santa Catalina.
They are empowered to be part of corrective processes when necessary and prevent circumstances that are detrimental from becoming even more so, Johnson said.
Last week, the Senate approved amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority and Wildlife Protection Acts to allow for an increase in fines and prison sentences related to environmental crimes.
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