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National Drinking Water Database

posted on June 12, 2013

With Missouri recently posting its drinking water quality reports online, where does that leave the rest of the U.S. states? Environmental Working Group (EWG) compiled a national drinking water …

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Missouri Water Quality Reports Online

posted on June 10, 2013

Missouri has placed water quality reports online for every public water system in the state. They are the first state in the U.S. to do this. Missouri's Department of Natural Resources decided to …

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Amount Needed for Nation's Water Infrastructure $384 Billion, According to US EPA

posted on June 7, 2013

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their report on the amount needed to repair the nation's water infrastructure. They found that $384 billion would be necessary to …

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Nestle Resists Restrictions on Water Pumping in Ontario

posted on June 5, 2013

Ontario, Canada relies on underground water for much of its drinking, agriculture, and industrial uses. The droughts of recent years have stressed local ecosystems and, yes, even suburban landscapes. …

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Hybrid Grass Reduces Flooding While Providing Forage

posted on June 4, 2013

A newly developed hybrid grass reduces flooding from agricultural runoff while providing nutritious forage for livestock. The hybrid species, named Festulolium, was bred by researchers at Rothamsted …

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Marine Conservation in the U.S.

posted on June 3, 2013

A new study rates marine conservation in the U.S. by state. Which states fare the best? Which states could use the most improvement in their marine conservation strategies? Marine conservation …

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