GPB News: EPA Advisory Came After Record PFOA Find
GPB has confirmed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found what is believed to be the highest concentrations of PFOA in
Author: Michael R. Martin, CLM
Michael R. Martin is the Senior Scientist at Suozzo, Doty and Associates and past-president of the North American Lake Management Society. He established LakeStewardship.org in 2006. Michael has over 40 years of experience in lake and watershed management in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He has implemented monitoring and management programs on hundreds of lakes and ponds throughout New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, and Indiana. When he is not out on a lake working, Michael enjoys experiencing the outdoors through hiking, kayaking and photography.
Progress Report on Climate Change and Water Released
The EPA Office of Water has released a report describing activities implemented in 2008 to respond to the challenges posed
National Water Quality Inventory Report Now Available On-line
The National Water Quality Inventory Report, available at http://www.epa.gov/owow/305b/2004report/, summarizes water quality assessments submitted by the states to EPA under section
New York Joins New England States to Fight Out-of-Region Mercury Emissions
New York State has joined the six New England states in petitioning the federal government to take stronger steps to
NYS DEC Annoucnes 2008 Environmental Excellence Awards
The New York State Department of Conservation has annouced the 2008 recipients of the Environmental Excellence Award. Recipients include: The
EPA Seeks Advice on Perchlorate in Drinking Water & Issues Interim Perchlorate Health Advisory
EPA Seeks Advice on Perchlorate in Drinking Water & Issues Interim Health Advisory The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking
Acid Rain Harms Streams in Western Adirondacks
A new scientific study of streams in the western region of the Adirondack Mountains has found that two-thirds of them
EPA Seeking Comment on Draft Handbook for Developing Watershed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
EPA’s Office of Water has issued a draft “Handbook for Developing Watershed TMDLs” available for public comment starting this week
John Rapanos agrees to pay for Clean Water Act violations
I haven’t been following this case, but here is an EPA release on penalties for wetlands violations. John A.
Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. Founder Passes Away
It is with great sadness that Aquatic Ec0-Systems, Inc. announces the passing of its founder and former President, Robert “Bob”
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