The EPA, which has been working intensely with states to reduce the nutrient load in the Chesapeake Bay, also has turned its attention to the Mississippi River Basin. The agency believes that water quality trading can help reduce nutrient and sediment runoff. Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council explains the impact this program could have on farmers.
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