water resource conservation News
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Genesis Water Technologies and Tonkin + Taylor Form a Partnership for Water and Wastewater Treatment in New Zealand and the Pacific Region
Genesis Water Technologies, a global leader in specialized water and wastewater treatment solutions and process optimization engineering services, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Tonkin + Taylor, New Zealand’s leading environmental engineering consultancy with offices in New Zealand, Australia, and project offices in the wider Asia Pacific region. This ...
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Manure Event to Show New Ways to Boost Both Crops and Water Quality
Manure has two shades of green, so to speak. The green of greater farm crop yields. And the green of a cleaner environment. Organizers of the Aug. 14 Manure Science Review say farmers can see both at the same time and that the event will show how to do it. “Manure is an excellent product for improving soil quality and increasing crop yields when handled correctly,” said Glen Arnold, ...
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American Water’s 125th Anniversary Education Campaign Helped Raise Public Awareness of the Value of Water
On the heels of its 125th Anniversary year, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is revealing the results of a year-long, nationwide campaign to educate and raise awareness about the value of water. The nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility, which traces its history to the early days of America’s water infrastructure, launched a variety ...
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Water Expo China 2016 opens today with 156 overseas and local exhibitors
Concurrent events dive deep into the future of water business Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES), Water Expo China 2016 runs from today until 17 November at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. The fair is supported by the Ministry of Water Resources as well as backed by related government bureaus and ...
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Fixing Leaks Saves Water and Money
The arrival of spring brings an increase in outdoor activity -- including yard chores, deck and outdoor furniture clean up, and swimming pool prep -- that can drive water usage and utility bills up. While this increased seasonal cost is just another reality of home ownership, costs driven by water leaks should not be. American Leak Detection says that from both an environmental and an economic ...
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Federal Agencies Expand Urban Waterway Revitalization Efforts in Western Lake Erie Basin
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced that the Western Lake Erie Basin is one of 11 new locations selected for revitalization efforts by the Urban Waters Federal Partnership. First launched in 2011, the Urban Waters Federal Partnership works to reconnect urban residents with their ...
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Economic Growth with Fewer Resources?
Carbon dioxide emissions skyrocketed in 2010, according to new data. This is due largely to fossil fuel burning in developing countries. But Germany shows that economic growth and consumption of natural resources can also be uncoupled. Germany is a leading exporter of technologies that help conserve resources - especially water and energy - in industrial production processes. Currently Germany ...
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Green ribbon science panel meets to discuss safer consumer product alternatives regulations
The Green Ribbon Science Panel (Panel) met on July 14-15, 2011, to discuss potential revisions to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) Safer Consumer Product Alternatives (SCPA) regulations, as required by AB 1879. Under AB 1879 and Health and Safety Code (HSC) 25253, DTSC is required to adopt regulations "that establish a process for evaluating chemicals of concern in ...
By Acta Group
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Online learning supplements watershed program
Are online learning modules beneficial to educational programs? The Arizona Master Watershed Steward program used online learning modules to help increase participant understanding of key watershed concepts. Even though the modules were not required, researchers found that participants both visited the sites on their own time and demonstrated an increase in content knowledge. Researchers at the ...
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Manure Science Review Slated Aug. 12: How to Maximize Crop Benefits, Minimize Water Risks
Manure Science Review this year will have a clear focus on water. The annual learning event will present more than a dozen sessions on getting the most from the nutrients in manure while limiting the chance of them reaching lakes and streams. It’s for farmers and others in the industry. “Manure is an excellent soil amendment and provides nutrients for crop growth,” said Glen ...
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New Green Ribbon Science Panel Subcommittees to Discuss Safer Consumer Product Alternatives Regulations
Three Subcommittees of the Green Ribbon Science Panel (Panel) have scheduled several teleconferences between May 31 and June 16, 2011, to discuss potential revisions to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) Safer Consumer Product Alternatives (SCPA) regulations, as required by AB 1879. These teleconferences are open to the public and comments may be provided. The Panel ...
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New Green Ribbon Science Panel Subcommittees to Discuss Safer Consumer Product Alternatives Regulations
Three Subcommittees of the Green Ribbon Science Panel (Panel) have scheduled several teleconferences between May 31 and June 16, 2011, to discuss potential revisions to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) Safer Consumer Product Alternatives (SCPA) regulations, as required by AB 1879. These teleconferences are open to the public and comments may be provided. The Panel ...
By Acta Group
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New green ribbon science panel subcommittees to discuss safer consumer product alternatives regulations
Three Subcommittees of the Green Ribbon Science Panel (Panel) have scheduled several teleconferences between May 31 and June 16, 2011, to discuss potential revisions to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) Safer Consumer Product Alternatives (SCPA) regulations, as required by AB 1879. These teleconferences are open to the public and comments may be provided. The Panel ...
By Acta Group
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Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Names Christine Lehnertz as President & CEO
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees today announced its selection of Christine S. Lehnertz as the organization’s new President & CEO. Lehnertz brings extensive experience managing some of America’s most iconic national parks and a passion for making parks relevant and accessible to all communities. She will begin work on May 13, 2019. At that time, Greg ...
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EPA Awards Additional GLRI Funding to Federal and State Agencies to Expand Efforts to Target Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie
U.S Environmental Protection Agency today announced the award of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds totaling over $3.1 million to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Geological Survey, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to target harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. “This new Great ...
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