WATERSHEDS ARTICLES
Two PA communities honored by EPA for protecting vital sources of drinking waterThe EPA honored two Lancaster County, Pa. communities for protecting sources of drinking water used by more than 20,000 people. |
Watershed managers gather in Iowa to address Midwestern water quality issues
Sand County Foundation and its partners hosted the third "Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds" meeting to provide midwestern watershed project managers an opportunity to exchange ideas a...
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NYC wastewater treatment plants receive significant repairs, improvements after Hurricane SandyThe New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced that significant work has been completed to wastewater treatment facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy. |
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The New American Dream: Water Quality Trading
Nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen are being seen as a curse and a blessing: the cause of algal blooms yet a harvestable commodity. With runoff from farms having to be treated by waterworks...
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Mountain Water sponsors Clark Fork Kids River Expo
Mountain Water Company put into action the Water Wagon, a 150-gallon portable drinking water tank, at the Kids River Expo held at McCormick Park, that also provides community access to emergency dr...
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National watershed education programs to be funded by NOAA grants
NOAA announced the winners of its recent competition for education grants that will allow thousands of K-12 students around the country to get outside and participate in hands-on environmental educ...
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New Nature Conservancy website helps Californians connect with their drinking waterThe Nature Conservancy developed a first-of-its kind interactive quiz, map and statewide water report connecting the dots for Californians on their drinking water. |
EPA awards grants to reduce ocean pollutionThe EPA recently awarded more than $214,000 in grants to the Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. and the Monterey Bay Aquarium to reduce sources of marine debris. |
Water quality and wetlands in San Francisco Bay improved by EPA grantsThe EPA is awarding $6.5 million in grants to state and local agencies and non-profit organizations to restore water quality and wetlands throughout the San Francisco Bay watershed. |
