Xylem Bolsters Its Commitment To Sustainability Through Strategic Initiatives
The growing global population and increasing urbanization continue to place greater strain on natural resources. As a leading global water technology company, Xylem is committed to solving water, which is a pre-condition for advancing sustainability in all its forms. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/xylem-bolsters-its-commitment-to-sustainability-through-strategic-initiatives-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
EPA Proposes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
(ATLANTA 05/29/15) — Today the EPA announced proposed volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and also proposed volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2017. The proposal would boost renewable fuel production and provide for ambitious yet responsible growth over multiple years, supporting future expansion of […]
EPA Awards $679K in Brownfields Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in North Carolina (NC)
ATLANTA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of four new grant investments totaling $679,000 in the towns of Princeton and Williamston, N.C. These investments will provide the communities with funding necessary to assess, clean and redevelop contaminated properties, boost their local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and […]
EPA Awards more than $3.9 Million in Brownfields Grants to Assess and Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Revitalize Communities in Florida / Winners include: Cocoa, Jacksonville, Live Oak, Manatee County, Opa-locka, Palatka, Pasco, Sanford, and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (FL)
ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of nine communities in Florida to receive more than $3.9 million in grant investments. This investment will provide communities with funding necessary to assess, clean and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment Source:: […]
Atlas Copco’s Climate Initiatives Recognized During United Nations’ Business And Climate Summit
Atlas Copco, an industrial group with world-leading positions in sustainable productivity solutions, was recently recognized for its climate initiatives, including its goals to impact emissions through energy efficient products and to decrease the carbon footprint of its operations, during the United Nations’ Business and Climate Summit held in May in Paris, France. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/atlas-copco-s-climate-initiatives-recognized-during-united-nations-business-climate-summit-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Board selects Shortelle as new executive director
The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board today unanimously selected Dr. Ann Shortelle of Gainesville as the agency’s new executive director.[May 21, 2015] Source:: http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws10/news_release/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr15-053
Controlled burn today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 170-acre prescribed burn today on the Hatchet Creek Tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County. The purpose of the burn is to reduce hazardous fuels and maintain fire-dependent ecosystems. [May 21, 2015] Source:: http://webapub.sjrwmd.com/agws10/news_release/ViewNews.aspx?nrd=nr15-052
REXA To Participate In AWWA ACE 2015
REXA, the industry leader in electro-hydraulic actuation technology, announces its participation in the American Water Works Association Annual Conference & Exposition from June 7-10, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/rexa-to-participate-in-awwa-ace-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Xcel Energy Takes Environmental Stewardship To The Next Level With Evoqua’s Fish Protection Systems
Xcel Energy, world recognized for its leadership in sustainability and a fixture on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, is reinforcing its environmental leadership and commitment to protecting natural resources through the installation of modified Ristroph fish protection intake systems from Evoqua Water Technologies at Xcel Energy’s Black Dog generating facility located in Burnsville, MN. Source:: […]
FSAWWA Fall Conference
Exhibitor Registration – click here Sponsorship Registration – click here Attendee Registration Will Open on August 1st! Source:: http://www.fsawwa.org/events/event_details.asp?id=646266