World Water Day promotes awareness and action
Although the Earth is considered the “blue marble” for its richly water-covered surface, less than 1% of that H2O is readily available for human use. Approximately 98% is salt water,[…]
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Lake Erie algae problems spreading
Note: To keep up to date on the Lake Erie algae condition and other issues in the lake, follow our Lake Erie page. Lake Erie’s declining health might return it[…]
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EPA adds 10 sites to Superfund list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added 10 hazardous waste disposal sites to its Superfund National Priorities List. Many see this as one of a series of moves by the[…]
Supreme Court limits Clean Water Act, leaving many waters unprotected
As many as half of the nation’s worst polluters may be outside of the Clean Water Act’s jurisdiction thanks to two Supreme Court rulings limiting its power, reports The New[…]
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