Groups working to improve water quality for oyster farms :: WRAL.com
Each year oysters in North Carolina contribute 27 million dollars to the state’s economy, but for many growers that’s just the beginning of what the industry could contribute in the next ten years. But it’s not as simple as just putting more oysters in front of people. It takes a lot of work on several […]
EPA honors Nisqually Tribe and partners with national award for innovative watershed collaboration
February 16, 2022 SEATTLE (Feb. 16, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is presenting the 2021 George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) Award for Excellence in Community Engagement to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The tribe created an innovative partnership and used funding from the Clean Water State […]
New York answers questions about cannabis legalization as regulations are drafted
Leaders in New York State government are working to advance new medical and recreational-use cannabis rules. Meantime, the state is holding several “cannabis conversation” events to answer questions about how the drug will be regulated. 2021 saw the enactment of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The sale of cannabis for recreational use is still […]
EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation
4 Honorable Mentions in Southeast Region February 16, 2022 ATLANTA (Feb. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. These exemplary projects demonstrate […]
Stadium Series PreGame Fan Festival Activities Announced
The NHL announced the slate of activities that will be a part of the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series “Truly Hard Seltzer NHL PreGame” Official Fan Festival. Quite frankly, I’m impressed. Before I get into what all the Festival has to offer, let me tell you details: Where: Nissan Stadium Parking Lot […]
Community Split on Need to Relocate Harriet Tubman Middle School Due to Pollution Concerns – Blogtown
Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty speaking at a Youth vs ODOT rally Wednesday evening. Isabella Garcia As the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) moves forward with a plan to expand the Interstate 5 corridor towards Harriet Tubman Middle School, local officials, school representatives, and community members differ on whether the student body should be forced to […]
EPA Recognizes ReHarvest Partners for Excellence and Innovation in Financing Projects to Improve Iowa Water Quality
Two rural Kansas water infrastructure projects receive honorable mentions February 16, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. […]
GYPSY to Open At Music Mountain Theatre
“Ready or not, here comes Mama!” as Music Mountain Theatre continues their 5th season with Gypsy beginning February 18th. Gypsy will run from February 18 – March 6. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM. Often referred to as the greatest American musical, Gypsy first came to […]
EPA Proposes Guidance to Support Water Affordability and Clean Water Act Implementation
February 16, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act (CWA) Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance for public comment. The proposed guidance outlines strategies for communities to support affordable utility rates while planning investments in water infrastructure that are essential for CWA implementation. “EPA is committed to […]
Statewide: A lawsuit over a town’s water quality
Residents of one Illinois community filed a class action lawsuit against their city over the quality of the water supply. A bad odor, discoloration and even high levels of lead made the tap water nearly unusable, according to the residents. We take a closer look at the issue. We hear from parents navigating the public […]