NGWA Issues Hydraulic Fracturing Paper for Policymakers
The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) has issued a position paper entitled, “Hydraulic Fracturing: Meeting the Nation’s Energy Needs While...
Member’s Corner: Spotlight on Shellie Chard-McClary of Oklahoma
Welcome to the Member’s Corner – our monthly series to introduce and share information about your fellow state drinking water...
Listening Session to Focus on Consumer Confidence Report Rule
EPA is holding a web-based public meeting on February 23, 2012, to obtain stakeholder input on the Consumer Confidence Report...
WRF Report on State of the Science for Hexavalent Chromium
The Water Research Foundation has produced a report evaluating the state of the science for hexavalent chromium, a contaminant that...
EPA Announces 6th Annual Rachel Carson Intergenerational Contest
EPA is inviting the public to submit creative projects to the 6th annual Rachel Carson intergenerational “Sense of Wonder” contest....
First Community of Homes Earns WaterSense Label
On January 25th, the “zHome” community in Issaquah, Washington was acknowledged as the first community of homes in the nation...
Fiscal 2013 Budget Request Delayed
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier this week that the Administration’s FY 2013 budget request will be...
New Analytical Method Posted for Hexavalent Chromium
EPA has recently posted an updated analytical method for hexavalent chromium on their website. The new method, EPA 218.7, improves...
White House Jobs Council Recommends “Smart” Regulatory Reforms
Approximately a year ago, the Obama Administration convened the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, also known as the White...
EPA Office of Water Releases Latest Climate Change Strategy Progress Report
EPA has released its National Water Program Strategy: Response to Climate Change, 2010-2011 National and Regional Highlights of Progress. This...
