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U.S. EPA Water News

EPA Announces $19,239,100 Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Delaware to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:10:08 -0400
(PHILADELPHIA – July 2, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Delaware, the U.S
EPA’s First-ever Water Quality Video Contest Recognizes Four Submissions From the Southeast Trenton, Ga. Resident Wins Category, $2500 Prize Nashville, Tallahassee, Gainesville Residents Receive Honorable Mention
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:15 -0400
(ATLANTA – July 2, 2009) The EPA’s first-ever water quality video contest results included recognitions for four video submissions from individuals in the Southeast. A submission from Lucas Ridley of Trenton, Ga. won the 30 or 60 second category of the competition
July Is Smart Irrigation Month
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:56:15 -0400
(Dallas, Texas – July 1, 2009) Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative developed by the Irrigation Association designed to educate the public about the benefits of water-saving practices, products, and services
Vermonter’s Video Helps Inspire Stewardship for Water and Environment
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:29:00 -0400
(Boston, Mass. – June 30, 2009) – A Hinesburg, Vt. woman was one of only two winners selected in EPA’s first-ever water quality video contest
Video Contest Winners Inspire Stewardship for the Nation’s Waters
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:01:06 -0400
WASHINGTON - The two winners of EPA’s first-ever water quality video contest made videos that will help educate the public about water pollution and give simple steps that people and communities can take to improve water quality
U.S. EPA celebrates opening of Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:46:10 -0400
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2009 Contact: Francisco Arcaute (213) 244-1815, cell (213) 798-1404 arcaute.francisco@epa.gov U.S

USGS Newsroom

July Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
Do you want the most current climate change projections and recommendations for future actions? If so, then check out USGS Science Picks! You can also gain insight on the Arctic’s energy assets, how a tribal canoe journey is helping improve water resources in the Salish Sea, efforts to weed out alien invaders, and the need to save declining coral ecosystems. As you enjoy the July 4 fireworks, you may wonder how those beautiful colors are created. Well, wonder no more with this edition of Science Picks! If you would like to receive Science Picks via e-mail, would like to change the recipient or no longer want to receive it, please e-mail jrobertson@usgs.gov. July Highlights New Climate Change Forecasts for the Nation Energy in the Arctic: Quantities, Ownership and New Insight Paddling for a Purpose: Tribal Journey in the Salish Sea What Makes Fireworks Colorful? Weeding Out Alien Invaders Corals in Decline — USGS to the Rescue Pinpointing Drought Coast to Coast How a Major Piece of the Rockies Took Shape Pesticides Found in Florida Lakes What Can You Make With 80 Tons of Copper? Want Information About Protected U.S. Lands? Protecting Tortoises by Understanding Their Habitat Climate Change in the Rocky Mountains USGS in NEON: Illuminating Environmental Trends Nationwide
Pinpointing Drought Coast to Coast
OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:04:12 -0500
Take vast quantities of satellite remote sensing data. Season with time. Mix generously with information about climate, soils, and recent rainfall. These are the ingredients for the Vegetation Drought Response Index. Known to specialists as VegDRI, this computer modeling and monitoring method provides continuous drought information over large regions and supplies finer spatial detail than other commonly used drought indicators. The index is now available at two-week intervals across the conterminous 48 States. “For anyone monitoring agricultural conditions, particularly ranching, or with interests in natural resource management, VegDRI is invaluable,” said Dr. Brian Wardlow, Remote Sensing Specialist at the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “It gives us a regional overview with enough definition to know how specific rangelands and crops are doing.” VegDRI integrates time-series observations of vegetation with climate, land cover-land use type, ecological setting, and soil characteristics to show drought’s effect on vegetation at a 1-kilometer resolution. The massive remote sensing archives at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (USGS-EROS) supply historical satellite data from the last 20 years that are critical in establishing a sound comparison of normal conditions over a longer historical period. Research on VegDRI began in 2002 when scientists from the USGS and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began developing a drought monitoring tool with initial funding from the USGS. Wardlow and Dr. Tsegaye Tadesse, NDMC climatologist, work closely with Jesslyn Brown and staff at USGS-EROS, with further sponsorship from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. “The partnership between the USGS and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s National Drought Mitigation Center has been a great success,” Brown observed. “We have come a long way in operational drought monitoring by utilizing satellite remote sensing in combination with climate and other environmental data.” In 2006, the team began to convert VegDRI from a research activity to regular map production. After starting with a seven state region in the Great Plains, they reached a VegDRI milestone on May 4, 2009, with coverage of the entire conterminous 48 States at two-week intervals. Two Web-based viewing options for VegDRI are available online: the USGS Drought Monitoring viewer and the NDMC VegDRI Web site. [Access images for this release at: <a href="http://gallery.usgs.gov/tags/NR2009_06_18" mce_href="http://gallery.usgs.gov/tags/NR2009_06_18">http://gallery.usgs.gov/tags/NR2009_06_18</a>]
Beach Health: Safe to Swim?
OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:47:17 -0500
When a local beach closes for health reasons, people start wondering, “Is it safe to swim?” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) science can help local beach managers understand the sources of contamination and the kinds of contaminants that may affect human health. In the Great Lakes region, the USGS has already developed state-of-the-art methods and predictive models to rapidly evaluate whether unsafe conditions are present. What: The public and media are invited to attend a congressional briefing to learn how the USGS and its partners are working to provide the science needed to ensure that our beaches are healthy places for people to enjoy. Who: Dr. Shannon Briggs, Sr. Toxicologist/State Beach Coordinator, Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality Heather Morehead, Beaches Coordinator, Maryland Department of the Environment Dr. Richard Whitman, Station Chief/Research Ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey Deanna Archuletta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science, Dept. of the Interior When: Friday, June 1910:00 a.m Where: 1324 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. Congressional Sponsors: Great Lakes Task ForceRepresentative Jim Moran (VA)

Water Resources Management

9. Sustainable Groundwater Use – Within Our Reach?
B-SPAN Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis.
12. Closing Plenary
B-SPAN Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis.
11. River Basin Management (Part 2)
B-SPAN Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis.
10. River Basin Management (Part 1)
B-SPAN Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis.
6. Improving Operational Efficiency (Part 2)
B-SPAN Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis.
5. Improving Operational Efficiency (Part 1)
B-SPAN Washington D.C.—On February 17, 2009, the World Bank presented Water Week 2009, an annual event featuring three days of panel discussions and lectures from various sectors. The discussions covered a variety of issues, from the impact of the financial crisis on water development to the affects of the food price crisis in low income countries. The event was a collaborative effort between the Water Anchor and the Water Sector Board. This years Water Week events enabled participants to exchange experiences and knowledge in helping the World Bank achieve solutions to clients most affected by the water crisis.

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