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News this week sponsored by: AquaShield, Inc

IECA Announces McCullah's Board of Directors Resignation Jul 4, 08 International Erosion Control Association
Sandy Matthews to serve remainder of term

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Florida Invests $1.75 Billion in Everglades Jul 4, 08 Environmental-Expert
Governor Crist announces land acquisition plan to save shrinking wetlands

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U.S. EPA Reissues Construction General Permit Jul 3, 08 U.S. EPA
New discharges include new construction sites and those not covered under the 2003 permit

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ARCO to Pay $2.7 Million to Contain Copper Mine Waste Jul 3, 08 Environment News Service
U.S. EPA order requires company to clean up site, develop technical assistance program

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Celebrate National Beach Week July 1 to 7 Jul 2, 08 U.S. EPA
U.S. EPA offers recommendations for trash-free coastal areas

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Clear Water Compliance Purchases KI Environmental Jul 2, 08 Clear Water Compliance Services Inc.
Deal positions company as an established water treatment solution provider in Canadian market

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"Eye on America" to Feature Fresh Creek Technologies Jul 1, 08 Fresh Creek Technologies Inc.
Television show to spotlight company's sustainable design solutions

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EU to Establish Groundwater Standards Jul 1, 08 European Commission, Environment DG
Identifying natural and manmade influences key to improved quality

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Legislators Propose U.S. EPA Puget Sound Office Jun 30, 08 The News Tribune
Bill calls for $20 million startup

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AquaShield Showcases Systems in Corporate Office Expansion Jun 30, 08 AquaShield Inc.
New urban site features underground rainwater storage, low-impact development construction

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Aquascape Hosts Extreme Pond Build Event Jun 27, 08 Aquascape Inc.
July gathering to offer pond installation training

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Foundation Releases Updated Pervious Concrete Research Jun 27, 08 RMC Research & Education Foundation
Revision incorporates new research findings, user features

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Water Associations, U.S. EPA Release Tools for Effective Utility Management Practices Jun 26, 08 APWA, AWWA, AMWA, NACWA, NAWC, WEF & U.S. EPA
Series of tools aims to help utilities achieve long-term sustainability

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New York City Green Roof Buildings to Earn Tax Credit Jun 26, 08 Sustainable South Bronx
Recently passed bill offers eligible owners a one-year credit of up to $100,000

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Godwin Pumps Aids in Midwest Flood Relief Jun 25, 08 Godwin Pumps
Company, distributors have sent more than 400 pumps

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ASCE Names Distinguished Members Jun 25, 08 American Society of Civil Engineers
Group honors 11 civil engineers with its highest accolade

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Citizens Warned of Fecal Coliform in Flooded Areas Jun 24, 08 U.S. EPA
Environmental, health agencies advise residents to avoid contact with standing water

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Public Service Board Proposes Reduced School District Storm Water Rates Jun 24, 08 El Paso Water Utilities - Public Service Board
El Paso, Texas, schools may find financial relief in rate revisions

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Draft Permit Provides Localized Environmental Protection Jun 23, 08 U.S. EPA
Officials: "Storm water is the biggest issue affecting water quality in the commonwealth today"

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Science Team Contemplates River Restoration Project Jun 20, 08 New Virginian
Members seek to improve water quality through erosion control, dam removal

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Connecticut Town Fined for Illegal Sewer Discharges Jun 20, 08 U.S. EPA
Operation and maintenance improvements to coincide with payment of $142,000 fine

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WERF Seeks Research Guidance Volunteers Jun 19, 08 WERF
Research Council seeks expert wastewater, storm water and water quality input

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Mississippi River Floods Move South Jun 19, 08 ABC News
Levees threatened by possible record-setting water levels

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AWWA Forms Water Workforce Initiative Jun 18, 08 AWWA
Various groups to collaborate for workforce sustainability in an aging and changing sector

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Vacation Parcel Owners Fined for Filling Freshwater Wetlands Jun 18, 08 U.S. EPA
Airstrip expansion, rock quarry development violations could cost couple $157,500

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Environmental Scientist Earns John Ivey Award Jun 18, 08 PBS&J
Jennifer K. Marcy recognized for support of floodplain managers' certification

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Green Lawns Lead to Unhealthy "Greening" of Maine's Casco Bay Jun 17, 08 YSI Inc.
Storm water runoff carries toxic pesticides and fertilizers from lawns downstream to Casco Bay; nonprofit group takes action

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ASCE Appoints River Restoration Committee Chair Jun 17, 08 PBS&J
PBS&J's David T. Williams elected to river restoration/rehabilitation leadership role

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Plastics Pipe Institute Issues Fusible PVC Pipe Advisory Jun 16, 08 Plastics Pipe Institute
Group warns the pipe is susceptible to rapid crack propagation

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U.S. EPA Reaffirms Clean Water Permits Not Needed for Water Transfers Jun 16, 08 U.S. EPA
Applicable transfers include routing water through tunnels, channels or natural streams for public water supplies, irrigation, power generation, flood control and environmental restoration

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Torrential Storms, Floods Hit Midwest Jun 13, 08 Environment News Service
High water and storm conditions result in large-scale evacuations

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Four of the Nation’s Largest Home Builders Settle Storm Water Violations Jun 13, 08 EPA
Builders agree to pay penalties totaling $4.3 million to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act

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Impervious Surfaces Increase Heavy Rain Impact on Chesapeake Bay Jun 10, 08 Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Watershed residents encouraged to take runoff pollution reduction action

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Australian Representatives Offer U.S. Water Management Solutions Jun 9, 08 Australian Trade Commission
International trade commissioners, agencies and suppliers to discuss water reuse, forward-looking technologies and more

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CONTECH Elects New CEO Jun 6, 08 CONTECH Construction Products Inc.
Ronald C. Keating assumes new role effective July 1

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Companies Assist China in Flood, Dam Assessments Jun 6, 08 SonTek/YSI
SonTek/YSI and YSI Inc. donate acoustic Doppler profile measurement systems that will allow hydrologists to gauge water flow speed, strength

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U.S. EPA Expands New York, New Jersey Beach and Harbor Protection Program Jun 6, 08 U.S. EPA
Science-based program includes shellfish bed water quality monitoring, state grants, public notification programs and pollution discharge budget development

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Register now for the Environmental Connection conference Dec 4, 07 IECA
Environmental Connection 2008 will help you weather the economic storm.

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L.A.'s Water Quality Issues Addressed by National Experts At Upcoming Workshop Jun 12, 07 StormCon
National storm water experts and key water agency professionals responsible for launching Proposition O and Measure V will discuss achieving water quality goals throughout the entire Los Angeles County region at a panel discussion on June 15th, 2007.

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