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By Scott Fraser Would you kayak, bike and run over 100 miles in the sweltering August heat? OK, how about if it were for a good cause? Well we’ve got a few takers for such an adventure here at EPA.An employee group called the Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) is setting out on an Expedition from DC…
(ATLANTA – August 20, 2010) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg joined state and local officials in Raleigh, NC to recognize the city’s Water Re-use green infrastructure project
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the public to comment on the agency’s draft strategy to protect and restore our nation’s lakes, streams and coastal waters
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to clean up recently discovered areas of contaminated liquid under the landfill and near some contaminated lagoons at the Cortese Landfill Superfund site in Sullivan County, NY
Plume detected 22 miles long and more than 3,000 feet below surface
Data about water use is only one kind of water data that USGS compiles. We also collect data about the country's surface water , such as how much water is flowing in our streams and rivers, and when a river reaches 'flood stage.' Ground water is studied -- the amount of water stored in…
By Lisa GarciaThe last few weeks have been busy for us at EPA. We hosted outreach events, launched tools, and are developing a strategy for how we can enhance our programs to better protect communities overburdened by pollution. It’s all part of our effort to expand the conversation on…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., August 19, 2010) - EPA has approved revised Iowa water quality standards to support recreational activities and the protection of aquatic life
Healthy Habitats Coalition North American Weed Management Association. The goal of the Healthy Habitats Coaltion (HHC) is to secure federal funding and enact legislation to protect the nation's land and waters from the harmful economic and environmental impacts of invasive species. HHC includes…
Field Techniques for Invasive Plant Management - WLD2139 Oct 18-22, 2010 DOI . FWS . National Conservation Training Center. National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, West Virginia This course introduces participants to invasive plant management at the fieldlevel. Instruction will…
NOAA Fisheries scientist Kenneth Sherman is one of two 2010 recipients of the Göteborg Award for Sustainable Development, considered the environmental equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
By Lina YounesIn these times, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Whether it’s saving energy, cutting coupons or reusing certain items, we all want to limit our expenses. So, for those who are handy with tools, the do-it-yourself-way might be the most economical option for making repairs…
Por Lina YounesEn la actualidad, todo el mundo está buscando maneras para ahorrar dinero. Sea ahorrando energía, recortando cupones de descuentos o reutilizando ciertos productos, todos queremos limitar nuestros gastos. Para aquellas personas que son habilidosas con las herramientas, quizás la…
(Boston, Mass. - Aug. 19, 2010) – As more New England communities seek cost savings in a tight economy, many are looking to expand energy efficiency in schools and other municipal buildings, saving money and helping the environment
Scientists working on methods to prevent and control harmful algal blooms impacting coastal communities along the Atlantic coast have been awarded more than $1 million for the first year of an anticipated $2 million, multi-year NOAA research grant.
DOW Discovers Invasive Mudsnails at South Delaney Butte Lake (Aug 5, 2010) Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife. Colorado Division of Wildlife technicians confirmed New Zealand mudsnails in Jackson County. This is the fourth location where the invasive freshwater mollusks…
WASHINGTON – Cheese manufacturer Sorrento Lactalis Inc. will pay the United States a $315,000 penalty for excess discharges in violation of its wastewater permit levels, according to an agreement between the company, the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
(Seattle – August 18, 2010) Michael and Stacey Ota have agreed to pay a $18,000 penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at their property at 3201 West Valley Highway in Sumner, Washington, according to an order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(ATLANTA – August 18, 2010) On Friday, August 20, 2010, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg will join state and local officials in Raleigh, NC to recognize the city’s Water Re-use green infrastructure project
NOAA administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Adm. Thad Allen joined state, federal, and partner biologists today as they released 23 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico near Cedar Key, Fla., after the turtles were successfully rescued and rehabilitated from the effects of the…