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Yep, There’s Something in the Water

,  |  Feb 10, 2010

 The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was created to ensure protection of the public’s drinking water supply. BUT, not all processes that introduce pollutants into water are being supervised right … Read more

Key Clean Water Bill Moves Forward

 |  Jun 18, 2009

Great news today from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which passed the Clean Water Restoration Act! It now heads to the full Senate. Here’s what Jan Goldman-Carter, the … Read more

Will Congress Act Soon to Protect the Nation’s Waters?

 |  Apr 7, 2009

Given how much we all depend on clean water, the answer should be a no-brainer. But believe it or not, this is a decision that each member of Congress now … Read more

Budget Could Bring a Flow of Funding for the Great Lakes

 |  Apr 2, 2009

As some of you already know, Congress is busy this week working on a budget resolution for the coming year. Fortunately, the resolution they’re discussing includes important investments in conserving … Read more

Purer Water, Smarter Students–AASHE 2008

 |  Nov 13, 2008

As a warm-up to this year’s AASHE conference, I toured Duke University with a group of other sustainability professionals, starting with the swamp. I imagine most campus visitors don’t immediately … Read more

Historic Great Lakes Protections Become Law!

 |  Oct 15, 2008

Less than two weeks ago, President Bush signed the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Compact, ensuring the protection of one of our country’s most important natural resources! The Compact culminates 10 … Read more

Wetlands and Drinking Water: A Natural Connection

 |  Jul 24, 2006

When we turn on the kitchen spigot to get a drink of water, we expect to find crystal-clear, cold, pure water. A recent decision by the Supreme Court could change … Read more