Covert contamination: when organizations have failed to notify the public of drinking water issues in New York |
The ability to trust that our basic needs are met is the foundation of a healthy psyche, according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. These needs include access to food, water, shelter, and other physiological necessities. When we cannot fulfill those needs, items and tasks that appear higher on the hierarchy, like freedom, friendship, self-esteem, and […]
Maine Compass: Fifty years later, Muskie’s Clean Water Act should inspire us all
The state motto for Maine is “Dirigo” — meaning “we lead.” This was the leadership position that Sen. Edmund S. Muskie took when he helped author the Clean Water Act and shepherd it through the U.S. Senate in 1972. It has been a long road to clean water and will continue to be so for […]
Transforming the way safe water is delivered
This article is sponsored by Pentair. Water is critical for healthy communities and ecosystems, but increasingly severe climate change impacts, global pandemics and deepening inequality threaten resources. This further impacts food, housing, health and education, and perpetuates a cycle of poverty. Improving access to clean water and fostering sustainable livelihoods are critical ways to strengthen […]
EPA Extends Air Quality Advisory for Cow Creek Umpqua Reservation
October 17, 2022 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, in coordination with the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe, has maintained the Air Quality Advisory for the Cow Creek Umpqua Reservation through midnight Thursday due to continued smoke impacts from the Cedar Creek fire. Smoke levels may be variable, so residents can check current air quality […]
Milton, West Virginia residents seek answers to water quality problem
MILTON, WV (WOWK) – During a special Milton City Council meeting Monday evening, residents filled the room, looking for answers to their current water quality problem. Several residents inquired about the city’s water quality, saying it’s gone downhill, with reports of brown coloration and residues left in sinks, bathtubs, and showers. However, the meeting ended […]
Mom of Colonia H.S. students said she’s found evidence of toxic chemicals inside, outside school
The mother of two Colonia High students who believed not enough environmental testing was done in the aftermath of reports of a possible brain tumor cluster connected to the school told NJ Advance Media she has found evidence of highly toxic chemicals at Colonia through her own independent testing. The mother, Edyta Komorek, who has […]
National Water Week kicks off conversation about future of water
To mark the start of National Water Week, MidCoast Council is kicking off an important conversation about the future of water on the MidCoast with the launch of the Our Water Our Future project page. Currently under review, Council’s long-term water plan Our Water Our Future 2050 will guide how water and sewer services are […]
Understanding how recent and upcoming regulation changes may impact your business
Title: Understanding how recent and upcoming regulation changes may impact your business Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM Central Standard Time REGISTER FOR WEBINAR New regulations introduced into legislation this year like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rule revision to the definition of solid waste have impacted businesses in the Gulf region. Understanding what this and […]
Stetson’s Water Institute Awarded Grant For Pilot Project to Reduce Flooding Against Rising Seas
A so-called “detention pond” in Cape Canaveral, intended to reduce pollutants in the water, in a city that experiemnts with various ways to improve and protect its environment. (Facebook) Stetson University’s Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER) received a Stage 1 Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC) planning grant today from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a […]
Proclamation on 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act
Fifty years ago, the Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972, revolutionizing America’s responsibility to protect and restore the vital waterways that sustain our communities, our economy, and our ecosystems. Before this landmark legislation, America’s waters were in crisis, often flooded and even on fire with toxic pollution and cancer-causing contaminants. Industrial waste and […]