Water Contamination Crisis Looms Over Long Island
By SaraJerome A long-awaited study of surface and ground water quality suggests a water crisis may hit Long Island in the coming months. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/water-contamination-crisis-looms-over-long-island-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
EPA Announces $1 Million for Tribal Applicants to Upgrade Diesel Engines EPA seeks to reduce emissions from older engines impacting tribal communities (AL, FL, MS, NC, SC)
(05/18/15 – ATLANTA) – ATLANTA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of $1 million in grant funding for tribal applicants to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing air pollutants from diesel exhaust such as nitrogen oxides (NOX) and particulate matter (PM), which are linked to respiratory problems. “EPA is committed […]
LOCATION/TIME CHANGED: Press Conference to Follow Sentencing of Duke Energy Subsidiaries for Clean Water Act Crimes (NC)
ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with the United States Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, announces a press conference to discuss the sentencing of three Duke subsidiaries on May 14, 2015 at the United States Courthouse in Greenville. The press conference will begin shortly after […]
TOMORROW: Press Conference to Follow Sentencing of Duke Energy Subsidiaries for Clean Water Act Crimes (NC)
ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with the United States Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, announces a press conference to discuss the sentencing of three Duke subsidiaries on May 14, 2015 at the United States Courthouse in Greenville. The press conference will begin shortly after […]
CH2M And VCS Denmark Technologists To Speak At IWA Nutrient Recovery And Removal Specialty Conference
Technologists and practitioners from VandCenter Syd (VCS) Denmark, the third largest water and wastewater company in Denmark known as a frontrunner in the Danish water and wastewater sector, will be attending and presenting at the International Water Association’s (IWA) 2015 Nutrient Removal and Recovery Conference. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/ch-m-and-vcs-denmark-technologists-to-speak-at-iwa-nutrient-recovery-and-removal-specialty-conference-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Controlled burn today at Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Orange County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 560-acre prescribed fire today at the Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in east Orange County. The purpose of the burn, which will take place west of the Econlockhatchee River and south of Avalon Park, is to enhance habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and to […]
Controlled burn today at Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area in Alachua County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 151-acre prescribed fire today at the Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area in Alachua County, between Fish Camp Road and Watson Prairie. The purpose of today’s burn is to reduce hazardous fuels and maintain fire-dependent ecosystems. [May 7, 2015] Source:: http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws10/news_release/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr15-049
House Approves Measure To Halt EPA’s Waterway Proposal
By SaraJerome The House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday to block environmental regulators from clarifying their authority over domestic waterways, marking the latest flashpoint in a protracted, partisan battle over a controversial EPA proposal. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/house-approves-measure-halt-epa-s-waterway-proposal-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Meet the Springs Experts
The District has added several new members to its Springs Team, which is leading the effort to improve water clarity and habitat in west-central Florida’s springs. The team includes a diverse group of scientists and engineers representing a wide range of water resource disciplines. The team’s knowledge is based on decades of research and development, […]
EPA Announces Availability of Clean Diesel Grants for Communities Across the Country Local governments, tribal agencies and nonprofits can win grants up to $2.14 million (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
05/07/15- ATLANTA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of $13.5 million in grant funding to help governments and nonprofit organizations switch to cleaner diesel engines. Local governments, tribal agencies and nonprofits can win grants up to $2.14 million each. Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, and port authorities […]