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Federal Water Tap, February 21: EPA Watchdog Will Investigate Agency’s Drinking Water Lead Response in Michigan City

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An EPA watchdog will investigate the agency’s response to drinking water lead contamination in Benton Harbor, Michigan. An EPA local government advisory committee submits recommendations to the agency for carrying out infrastructure investments. Financial Assessments for Clean Water Act Compliance. The Rundown.

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Danger Looms Where Toxic Algae Blooms

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Just as with climate change, local, state, provincial, and national governments in Canada and the United States have collaborated with science agencies, universities, and non-profit groups to develop effective responses, especially for Lake Erie. Clean Water Act, a pivotal piece of American environmental law.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.8.22

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15 In Pittsburgh -- Reminder: Bucknell University River Symposium Abstracts Due Oct. 16 -- Apply Now For Institute Of Conservation Leadership Delaware River Watershed Professionals Of Color 2022 Cohort [PaEN] -- WHYY: PA Task Force 1 Assists In Search And Rescue Operations Following Hurricane Ian -- EPA Seeking Nominations For Local Govt.

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After Decades of Neglect, Bill Coming Due for Michigan’s Water Infrastructure

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As the nation prepares to pour hundreds of billions of federal dollars into rescuing water systems, the Great Lakes News Collaborative investigates the true cost of water in Michigan. percent of GDP in 2002 ($9.3 Even though water bills are rising fast, revenues are still not enough to keep pace with needs. In March, Gov.

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Late 2018 — Bits and Pieces

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Reduce energy use per square foot in state-owned buildings by 40% from 2002-2003 levels. The state has already made significant progress toward the first goal as a result of the 2002 Clean Smokestacks Act and 2007 adoption of a renewable energy portfolio standard (REPS) for major energy producers.

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UNC Nutrient Study: It’s Deja Vu All Over Again (Apologies to Yogi Berra)

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The short version: A three year, multi-million dollar study has confirmed the science and policy underlying the 2009 Jordan Lake water quality rules. series of acts revising or delaying implementation of the Jordan Lake nutrient rules in response to complaints from local governments and real estate development interests.

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99 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

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Here are 99 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.