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 […]
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
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
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
UPW Lab Faucet’s Unmatched Recirculating Capabilities Now Include Improved Control Features
GF Piping Systems has introduced the second generation Type 530 AquaTap Recirculating Faucet with new functionality for greater performance and improved control. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/upw-lab-faucet-include-improved-control-features-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Innovyze Releases InfoWorks WS Generation V15.5, Delivering Powerful And Comprehensive Smart Water Network Modeling
Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for smart wet infrastructure, recently announced the release of InfoWorks WS V15.5, enhanced with new benefits and valuable modeling capabilities that make it easier for users to arrive at fast, accurate solutions and enhance their productivity. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/innovyze-infoworks-generation-powerful-smart-water-network-modeling-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a