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EPA seeks public comment on proposed changes to list of impaired waters for Missouri

EPA has released its proposed decision on Missouri’s 2008 list of impaired waters. EPA is approving Missouri’s listing of 273 waters as impaired, and the delisting of 10 water bodies. The Agency is requesting public comment on its proposed decision to add or restore a total of 17 water bodies and corresponding pollutants to Missouri’s 2008 impaired waters list. The Missouri Department of Natural ...

Aug. 7, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Older and larger trees enhance woodland bird biodiversity in cities

Managing urban green spaces to ensure that they have a good mix of tree species, including some older and larger trees, can enhance species diversity of woodland birds, a new study has shown. The study, carried out in Prague, Czech Republic, also showed that the presence of water bodies increased the number of species of woodland birds. Urban green spaces provide numerous important ecosystem ...

Jul. 30, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

EPA seeks public comment on proposed changes to list of impaired waters for Missouri

EPA has released its proposed decision on Missouri’s 2010 list of impaired waters. EPA is approving Missouri’s listing of 241 waters as impaired, and the removal from the list of 35 water bodies. The Agency is requesting public comment on its proposed decision to add, remove or restore a total of 35 water bodies and corresponding pollutants to Missouri’s 2010 impaired waters ...

May 2, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Ocean Alpha introduces new technology to curb water pollution in Ghana

Ocean Alpha, a Chinese company which specialises in USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicles) has launched its state of the art technology to remedy the deteriorating state of Ghana’s water bodies and also to limit the rate at which our water bodies are being polluted. Minister of Ghana water resources visted oceanalpha booth and admire our technology The company showcased their products at the ...

May 16, 2019

By OceanAlpha Group Ltd.

EPA Region 7 Seeks Public Comment on River des Peres Proposal

EPA Region 7 is requesting public comment on a proposed decision to restore a portion of the River des Peres in metropolitan St. Louis to the list of impaired waters for Missouri. The Agency found the river segment inadvertently omitted from Missouri’s impaired waters submittal. EPA previously approved Missouri’s listing of 253 waters as impaired, and the removal of 66 water bodies ...

Sep. 24, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

More than half of EU surface waters below ‘good’ ecological status

Water pollution and physical modifications are still affecting the ecology of many of Europe’s lakes, rivers, transitional water bodies and coastal waters. These problems are likely to prevent the water bodies reaching ‘good’ status by 2015, a target set by the EU’s Water Framework Directive (WFD). The report, ‘European waters - assessment of status and ...

Nov. 14, 2012

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to List of Impaired Waters for Missouri

EPA has released its proposed decision on Missouri’s 2012 list of impaired waters. EPA is approving Missouri’s listing of 253 waters as impaired, and the removal from the list of 66 water bodies. The Agency is requesting public comment on its proposed decision to restore a total of 10 water bodies and corresponding pollutants to Missouri’s 2012 impaired waters list. “We ...

Jul. 12, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Decision on Iowa’s water quality standards (IA)

EPA has approved the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) designated use changes for 64 water bodies and disapproved changes for 93 water bodies. Designated uses describe the achievable recreational activities and aquatic life uses in Iowa’s waters. EPA is finalizing action on the remaining 19 water bodies. The Clean Water Act (CWA) presumes that all waters are suitable for ...

Jun. 30, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Decision issued on Iowa’s water quality standards (IA)

EPA has approved the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) designated use changes for 69 water bodies and disapproved proposed changes for 57 water bodies. Designated uses describe the achievable recreational activities and aquatic life uses in Iowa’s waters. EPA is finalizing action on the remaining 12 water bodies. “Healthy waters and watersheds provide Iowa ...

Nov. 22, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Final Decision on Missouri`s List of Impaired Waters

EPA Region 7 has made a final decision on Missouri’s list of impaired waters. EPA restored eight water bodies to Missouri’s list and removed one water body due to an EPA-approved pollution reduction plan. Today’s decision brings the total number of impaired waters in the state to 258. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) submitted its impaired waters list to EPA ...

Nov. 19, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

ASTM F625 / F625M - 94(2011)e2 standard practice for classifying water bodies for spill control systems

This practice is to be used as a guide to classify water bodies for spill control systems. These classifications may be used in formulating standards for design, performance, evaluation, contingency and response planning, contingency and response plan evaluation, and standard practice for spill control ...

Nov. 21, 2011

By ASTM International

ASTM F625 / F625M - 94(2011)e1 standard practice for classifying water bodies for spill control systems

This practice is to be used as a guide to classify water bodies for spill control systems. These classifications may be used in formulating standards for design, performance, evaluation, contingency and response planning, contingency and response plan evaluation, and standard practice for spill control systems. Relatively few parameters of broad range ...

Oct. 31, 2011

By ASTM International

EPA Issues Final Decision on Iowa’s 2012 List of Impaired Waters

EPA has approved Iowa’s 2012 list of impaired waters requiring Total Maximum Daily Load calculations. The Iowa Department Natural Resources (IDNR) submitted its impaired waters list to EPA on April 1, 2013, for review and approval as required by the Clean Water Act. “EPA appreciates Iowa’s efforts to rigorously monitor and assess its waters so that IDNR can prioritize its ...

Apr. 26, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Vegetation changes in water bodies may be rapid and dramatic

The aquatic vegetation in water bodies around the world may change rapidly and dramatically due to climate change and other human influences. New invasive species may form massive stands and smother everything else, but even native species may spread quickly in the changed conditions, e.g. due to eutrophication or water level regulation. 'In Finland, one of the problems is that we have not ...

Aug. 26, 2009

By Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)

EPA approves Puerto Rico’s list of impaired waters: new pollutants included for waters of San Juan Bay Estuary, Rio Bayamon, Rio Grande de Arecibo (PR)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just approved the 2010 proposed list of waters in Puerto Rico considered either impaired or threatened by pollution, clearing the way for the Commonwealth to move forward to prioritize and address current water pollution threats. An impaired water body is one that does not meet water quality standards even after pollution controls have been put in ...

Sep. 29, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Technology Sharing | Techase Participated in the ＂2020 Urban Water Environment Conference＂

2020 is a key node in the battle of urban black and odorous water treatment. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment clearly stated in the “Implementation Plan for the Treatment of Urban Black and Odorous Water”.The elimination ratio of black and odorous water should exceed 90%. On October 15-16, 2020, the "2020 Urban Water ...

Oct. 27, 2020

By Shanghai Techase Environment Protection Co., Ltd.

EPA approves New Jersey’s List of polluted water bodies; sewage pollution continues to be a major problem in New Jersey

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the 2010 list of waters in New Jersey that are considered either impaired or threatened by pollutants. An impaired water body is one that does not meet federal water quality standards even after pollution controls have been put in place. A threatened water body is one that is expected to be impaired within two years. The list helps establish ...

Feb. 28, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA approves New York state’s list of impaired waters: Long Island’s south shore estuary and Lake Ontario new entries on the list (NY)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the 2010 list of waters in New York State that are considered either impaired or threatened by pollutants. An impaired water body is one that does not meet water quality standards even after pollution controls have been put in place. A threatened water body is one that is expected to be impaired within two years. The list helps to set ...

Jun. 29, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA approves U.S. Virgin Islands’ list of waters facing pollution threats; new pollutants included for Christiansted Harbor, the offshore southgate subwatershed and Mangrove Lagoon (VI)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the 2010 list of waters in the U.S. Virgin Islands that are considered either impaired or threatened by pollution. An impaired water body is one that does not meet water quality standards even after pollution controls have been put in place. A threatened water body is one that is expected to be impaired within two years. The list helps ...

Oct. 28, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Epa seeks public comments to help develop management practices for recreational vessels

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment from boaters and other stakeholders to help develop proposed regulations, as required by the 2008 Clean Boating Act, to reduce water pollution and the spread of invasive species in the nation’s rivers, lakes and other water bodies. As an alternative to permits required for commercial vessels, the act directs EPA to ...

Mar. 7, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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