ENVIRONMENTAL ARTICLES

Irrigation, sanitation technologies win Stockholm water awards

The Stockholm International Water Institute gave Dr. Peter Morgan and the Netafim company awards for their sanitation and irrigation innovations.

Utah groundwater plume added to EPA's national Superfund list.

A groundwater plume site in Salt Lake City, Utah, was finalized to the EPA's Superfund National Priorities List of contaminated sites.

WERF accepting pre-proposals for 2013 Unsolicited Water Research Program

The Water Environment Research Foundation is now accepting pre-proposals under its 2013 Unsolicited Water Research Program.

EPA adds former NJ truck terminal to national Superfund list

Woolwich Township's Matlack Inc., was added to EPA's Superfund National Priorities List of the country's most hazardous waste sites.

Great Lakes awarded $570K grant for protection, restoration efforts

The University of Michigan Water Center awarded 12 research grants, totaling nearly $570,000, for Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts.

American Rivers kicks off 2013 National River Cleanup initiative

American Rivers announced the 2013 kickoff of National River Cleanup, mobilizing volunteers across the U.S. to clean up trash from local waterways.

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.