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EPA?s proposed stormwater permit for JBLM incorporates low impact development to protect Puget Sound
(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
EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation/The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures
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
EPA proposes waste water discharge permits for oil and gas exploration in Alaska?s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
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
EPA Announces Comment Period for Injection Well Permit Changes in Wright County, Minn.
For Immediate Release
No. 12-OPA006 CHICAGO (Jan. 26, 2012) - The U.S
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
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
Ultra-sustainable zHome becomes the first community of WaterSense labeled new homes in the Nation
(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
EPA Awards Over $470,000 to Provide Safe, Reliable Drinking Water to Louisiana Residents
(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
State of Vermont Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants and Operators Recognized for Excellence
Lebanon, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Recognized for Outstanding Service
(Boston?Jan. 23, 2012) Donald Schagen, Superintendent of the Lebanon, N.H
Narragansett Bay Commission Recognized for Excellence
Manchester, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
Maine Wastewater Control Association Recognized for Outstanding Service
(Boston?Jan
Warwick, RI Sewer Authority Executive Director Recognized for Outstanding Service
Greenfield, Mass. Water Pollution Control Facility Recognized for Excellence
(Boston?January 23, 2012) The Greenfield, Mass
Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation Employee Recognized for Outstanding Service in overseeing State Wastewater Operator Certification
(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.
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Franklin Pierce University, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Recognized for Outstanding Service
(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
Claremont, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
City of Groton, Conn. Utilities Water Division General Manager and Water Pollution Control Authority Chief Plant Operator Recognized for Outstanding Service
Syracuse High School Students to Learn about Water Pollution through EPA Environmental Justice Grant
(New York, N.Y. - Jan. 23, 2012) The U.S
EPA Environmental Justice Grants to Help New York City Communities Prevent Lead Poisoning and Restore Wetlands; Organizations in Northern Manhattan, the South Bronx and Jamaica to Receive Funds
(New York, N.Y. - Jan. 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing $75,000 to two New York City organizations to help them address public health and environmental problems in Northern Manhattan, the South Bronx and Jamaica, New York. West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc
EPA Environmental Justice Grant to Help Ironbound Community Promote Sustainable Practices through Urban Gardening and Environmental Education
(New York, N.Y. - Jan. 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing $25,000 to the Ironbound Community Corporation to enhance a community garden and promote environmental education in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey
MONDAY: EPA Acting Water Chief to Highlight Successful Water Projects in Henry County and West Atlanta
(Atlanta, Ga. ? Jan. 20, 2012) ? On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for Water, Nancy Stoner, will be in Atlanta to highlight successful water-related projects in Henry County and West Atlanta
EPA Regions 7 and 8 Meet State Agriculture Directors in Kansas City, Kan.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 20, 2012) - Officials from EPA Regions 7 and 8 today hosted a meeting with the directors of state agriculture departments of Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
EPA to Begin Sampling Water at Some Residences in Dimock, Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 19, 2012) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it plans to perform water sampling at approximately 60 homes in the Carter Road/Meshoppen Creek Road area of Dimock, Pa
EPA, New Jersey DEP and Local School Districts Protect Students from Lead in School Drinking Water
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S
Naval Base Kitsap fails to properly monitor fuel tanks near Puget Sound for leaks
Navy corrects violations and settles with EPA for nearly $161,000 (Seattle?Jan
Ventura County Contractor to Pay $225,000 for Illegal Dumping into Calleguas Creek
Administrator Jackson, Secretary Vilsack Sign Historic Agreement With State of Minnesota to Help Farmers Protect Rivers, Streams and Lakes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Jan, 17, 2012) ? U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P
U.S. EPA Orders World?s Largest Metals and Electronics Recycler to Immediately Cease Illegal Discharge of Toxic Pollutants to San Francisco Bay
Hold for release: Jan. 10, 2012
Order follows federal inspection of Sims Metal Management?s Port of Redwood City Facility, during which regulators found evidence of discharges of PCBs, Mercury, Lead, and Copper SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S