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EPA’s proposed stormwater permit for JBLM incorporates low impact development to protect Puget Sound

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 22:28
(Seattle – February 1, 2012) Due to its size, population and proximity to Puget Sound, Joint Base Lewis-McChord has received a proposed Municipal Stormwater discharge permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Categories: Government

EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation/The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 17:36
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it will provide $9.8 million in grants to 38 states, territories and tribes to help protect the health of swimmers at America’s beaches
Categories: Government

EPA proposes waste water discharge permits for oil and gas exploration in Alaska’s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 23:18
Comments from the public accepted until March 30, 2012 (Seattle – Jan. 30, 2012) EPA is now seeking input on two draft waste water discharge permits for oil and gas exploration activities in Alaska’s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
Categories: Government

EPA Announces Comment Period for Injection Well Permit Changes in Wright County, Minn.

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:52
For Immediate Release No. 12-OPA006 CHICAGO (Jan. 26, 2012) - The U.S
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EPA Releases New Tool with Information about Water Pollution Across the U.S. / EPA to host webinar on how to use tool to access information on pollutants released into local waterways

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:13
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a new tool that provides the public with important information about pollutants that are released into local waterways
Categories: Government

Ultra-sustainable zHome becomes the first community of WaterSense labeled new homes in the Nation

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 16:57
(Seattle – Jan. 25, 2012) zHome – the ultra-sustainable, 10-unit townhome development in Issaquah, WA that is redefining the future of housing – is also the first community in the Nation in which every home has earned the WaterSense label for new homes
Categories: Government

EPA Awards Over $470,000 to Provide Safe, Reliable Drinking Water to Louisiana Residents

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 16:33
(DALLAS – January 25, 2012) A new grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will help provide safe, reliable drinking water to the people of Louisiana
Categories: Government

Lebanon, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Recognized for Outstanding Service

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 21:00
(Boston—Jan. 23, 2012) Donald Schagen, Superintendent of the Lebanon, N.H
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Greenfield, Mass. Water Pollution Control Facility Recognized for Excellence

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 20:50
(Boston—January 23, 2012)   The Greenfield, Mass
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Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation Employee Recognized for Outstanding Service in overseeing State Wastewater Operator Certification

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 20:47
(Boston—January 23, 2012)   Carole Fowler, an Environmental Technician with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, is being honored with a "2011 Regional State Wastewater Operator Certification Provider Excellence Award" by EPA.    Ms
Categories: Government

Franklin Pierce University, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Recognized for Outstanding Service

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 20:45
(Boston—January 23, 2012)   – Richard Emberley, Plant Operator of the Franklin Pierce University, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant is being honored with a "2011 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award" by EPA. Mr
Categories: Government

Syracuse High School Students to Learn about Water Pollution through EPA Environmental Justice Grant

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 17:53
(New York, N.Y. - Jan. 23, 2012) The U.S
Categories: Government