ENVIRONMENTAL ARTICLES

Interior releases updated hydraulic fracturing draft rule for public, Indian lands

The Dept. of the Interior released an updated draft proposal establishing safety standards for hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands.

Groundwater, soil cleanup begins at CA Superfund site

EPA announced that work will begin this week to address soil and groundwater contamination at the Pacific Pipeline Superfund Site in Fillmore, Calif.

Groundwater unaffected by continued shale gas production in Arkansas

A study by Duke University and the U.S. Geological Survey finds no evidence of groundwater contamination from shale gas production in Arkansas.

SWEMA to focus on expanding Clean Water Act outreach initiatives

The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association announced that its 2013-2014 focus will be to expand its Clean Water Act outreach initiatives.

Gulf Coast Deepwater oil spill resources to be restored by $2.5B benefit fund

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will provide $2.5B to restore natural resources damaged from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

EPA approves PA impaired waters list

The EPA approved Pennsylvania's 2012 list of impaired waters, part of a bi-annual monitoring and assessment report of the state's surface waters.

Urban Waters to announce new projects to restore U.S. waterways

The Urban Waters Federal Partnership is adding 11 new locations and two new federal partner agencies to restore waterways across the U.S.

Drinking Water Week 2013: Education of water resources a focus

AWWA and water professionals across the U.S. are highlighting the importance of getting to know your local water resources.

Public services under scrutiny in developing Asia

Public services including clean water and sanitation are failing frequently to reach developing nations across Asia, the Asian Development Bank has said in a new report...

Decades-old groundwater nitrate found to affect stream water quality, finds USGS

USGS hydrologic researchers have found that the movement of nitrate through groundwater to streams can take decades to occur.