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General Topics Which Are Controversial Be sure to visit Coastal and Estuary Concerns. - For more information see: Lewis County issues page or the Grays Harbor County Issues page or the Thurston County Issues page for more information on issues covered on this Hot Topic page. Learn about 700,000 sites which handle dangerous chemicals at this award winning EPA site - Back to top General Water Quality and Related Issues - regional and national Jan. 22, 2004 So sad. DOE uncovers false reporting by a government agency. Taxpayers have a right to expect honesty. This is bad example and it impacts water quality. Jul. 27, 2003 >Russ Mahoney reporting in The Chronicle states: "In a brief but chilling statement this week, officials of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced they have found several hundred escaped Atlantic salmon swimming freely in Scatter Creek near Grand Mound." Jun. 25, 2003 The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is adopting its first major overhaul of the state's water quality standards in a decade. "These updated rules will help us do a better job of protecting all of Washington's waters - from the Straits of Juan de Fuca to Asotin Creek, from the Dungeness River to the mighty Columbia," said Tom Fitzsimmons, Ecology director. "They reflect the latest science about how to keep Washington's waters clean and safe for people, fish and wildlife." Jun. 23, 2003 WaDOE wants your input on a list of polluted water bodies that have been chosen for water cleanup "planning" over the next year. Jun. 04, 2003 Ahh, drinking from the garden hose. Is it safe? No, studies say it not a safe practice. Mar. 26, 2003 Thanks to the The Capital Press we can learn about the costs and benefits of desalination as states attempt to meet ever increasing shortages of water! Feb. 24, 2003 Though the word they (USGS) use (subsidence) means 'die down in intensity' the news is interesting. Surface depressions have occured near areas of agricultural use in Lucerne Valley in the Mojave Desert. Feb. 13, 2003 WaDOE's Shoreline and Environmental Assistance program has announced the availability of a catalog of online maps. With these maps you can view photos, maps and data depicting Washington's past and present. Start your map journey here! Feb. 13, 2003 WaDOE announces that taxpayer funded grants totalling $1.7 awarded to Washington applicants to buy water meters. Nov. 23, 2002 Grunbaum/Orgel team win coveted WEC Environmental Heros 2002 award for their significant environmental work in Grays Harbor County. Oct. 29, 2002 A watershed group, just north of here, wins the state's top environmental award for providing aunique public forum that benefits the watershed! Oct. 29, 2002 Ecology Department reports that the historic backlog of water-right-changes has been trimmed! Oct. 18, 2002 On the 30th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) today announced a new standardized web-searchable database of environmental methods. Oct. 06, 2002 Have you ever wondered about the effects of ground-water withdrawals on discharge to streams and springs in small basins typical of the Puget Sound (that includes most of us!) lowlands? Here are some answers from the USGS, from a report done back in 1995! Oct. 03, 2002 What happens when ground water table is below the level of water in rivers? That question is answered, and other information is presented, in these news clips from the USGS. Oct. 03, 2002 Citizens, students and community leaders will help test the quality of water in creeks, lakes, streams and marine waters all over Washington as part of National Water Monitoring Day on Oct. 18. Oct. 01, 2002 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the American Geological Institute (AGI) announced a cooperative agreement today that will focus on a DVD based world atlas. Sep. 18, 2002 The U.S. Geological Survey has unveiled its new, online WaterWatch website. Check it out! Aug. 22, 2002 he Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule about how the agency will review underground water-storage projects. Aug. 22, 2002 Fewer than 20 funding applications have so far trickled in from water-right holders who need to install water-measuring devices under compliance orders issued by they Department of Ecology Aug. 18, 2002 Once again it is time for the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) monthly meeting. Here are the materials for the August 23rd meeting: August meeting agenda July meeting minutes Steering Technical committee July minutes The coming water crisis from US News and World Report Water Quantity Evaluation project scope Aug. 08, 2002 The National Drinking Water Clearinghouse (NDWC) Web site has a new section devoted to teaching children about water. Jul. 03, 2002 More than 300 water-right holders will soon receive orders requiring them to install water-measuring devices. To help cover the cost of the new requirements, the state legislature has provided $3.4 million in grant money Jun. 27, 2002 How can realtors and real-estate buyers determine if a property is contaminated? How can concerned parents find out what hazardous substances are being used at a business near their children's school? How can citizens learn about the water quality or the air quality where they live? WaDOE has the answer. Jun. 20, 2002 Whales, coral, frogs and pesticide are some of the stories in this material from the USGS. Jun. 17, 2002 The USGS provides a summary of recent environmental news with links to the original newspaper. Check it out! Jun. 11, 2002 Ecology Department announces the Internet launch of the Environmental Information Management (EIM) System Web site. Currently, 215 studies, 6,000 locations and more than 1 million results have been loaded into EIM! Several pre-built data downloads make the data readily available and easy to use for several categories: Jun. 01, 2002 The importance of ethics and management control is emphasized in this press release. It deals with a city outside our watershed but it illustrates that everyone must work together to provide clean water. May. 30, 2002 EPA will call for nominations and select up to 20 watershed organizations to receive grants to support innovative watershed based approaches to preventing, reducing, and eliminating water pollution. Mar. 21, 2002 The "Achieving Cleaner Water" conference, sponsored by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), is being held April 9-11. Mar. 13, 2002 USGS provides a nationwide look at pharmaceuticals, hormones and other organic contaminants in U.S. Streams Feb. 05, 2002 Condominums, golf, erosion, politics and jobs are all tied up in the ongoing erosion issues associated with the proposed development within the City of Westport. Feb. 05, 2002 The USGS has information on the FY 2003 USGS budget including significant reductionns in water quality funding. Feb. 02, 2002 We are a few months early but here is some information on National Water Monitoring Day. Jan. 22, 2002 The Olympian reports on threat to wetlands. Jan. 22, 2002 The Olympian reports WaDOE expert sees little impact from change in national wetlands permit. Jan. 21, 2002 Washington state is in the process of revising the surface water quality criteria for temperature in rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Here is WaDOE Focus on the temperature criteria. Here is EPA Draft Temperature Guidance. Jan. 16, 2002 The Olympian reports concerns about changes in national wetlands permit. Jan. 15, 2002 Corps of Engineers reissues nationwide wetlands permit. This action has drawn some criticism. Oct. 19, 2001 The governor, state lawmakers and hundreds of people from Washington and several other western states will meet in Tacoma next week to discuss specific proposals for improving the laws that govern the supply and use of water in Washington Oct. 18, 2001 We have an impact on our water quality. The following is out of our area. As an example only, here is a site which experienced many uses over the years. Now the soil and water show more than 60 contaminants. Sep. 26, 2001 WaDOE issues the final review of the 2001 drought. Sep. 20, 2001 Out of our area, but this loss of water is really in our future unless we change our ways of growth and approach to water quality and quantity. Sep. 19, 2001 WaDOE issues another weekly summary of drought news. This week there is some information on water reuse. Sep. 13, 2001 WaDOE has released this information on current drought status. Sep. 05, 2001 As cooler weather returns, WaDOE has this information on the current drought conditions. Aug. 28, 2001 WaDOE has some interesting comparisons concerning the drought of 2001 and the drought of 1977. Aug. 22, 2001 WaDOE has provided an update on the current drought condition here in Washington state. Aug. 16, 2001 American Rivers provides us this insight into what is happening, or about to happen, in the other Washington! Aug. 15, 2001 What is the 2001 drought costing? WaDOE provids this report on how drought money is being spent. Aug. 12, 2001 Looking for insight into the other Washington? ' Thanks to American Rivers for this overview. Aug. 10, 2001 WADOE drought news for this week is down to earth and practical. Aug. 09, 2001 WaDOE's drought news for last week points out fish can't jump a dam, drought harming fish and it helps to turn off decorative water fountains. Aug. 09, 2001 American Rivers has provided another view into what is happening in the other Washington. Jul. 27, 2001 The state Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comments on its proposal to provide 106 low-interest loans and grants to local governments, tribes and irrigation districts. Jul. 26, 2001 Find out what is going on in the other Washington. Jul. 25, 2001 July, August and September are the driest months of the year. WaDOE has some information about our current drought status. Jul. 19, 2001 American Rivers provides this insight into what is happening in the other Washington. Jul. 18, 2001 WaDOE releases some more information on the status of the drought of 2001. Jul. 14, 2001 WaDOE has information about the impact of the drought upon air quality. Jul. 13, 2001 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), this week, launched its new, online National Water Information System (NWISWeb) and in so doing opened the doors to the public to much more of the 100 years of water data collected by the federal earth science agency Jul. 23, 2001 The Chronicle reports: If the drought has not directly affected a significant number of Western Washington residents yet, it probably will sometime. within the next 10 weeks Jul. 12, 2001 Folks in Washington DC are busy making decisions on watershed issues. Time to check it out? Jul. 11, 2001 WaDOE has another update on the status of the Washington drought. Jul. 06, 2001 American Rivers supplies this update on what is happening in the other Washington. Jul. 05, 2001 WaDOE has released an update on the current drought. Jun. 28, 2001 Washington D.C. still has a lot of control on water issues. Find out what is happening in the other Washington! Jun. 27, 2001 WaDOE has issued a FOCUS document covering the controversial topic of water metering! Jun. 27, 2001 WaDOE has more news on the drought of 2001. Jun. 21, 2001 American Rivers has this update on happenings in the other Washington. Jun. 20, 2001 WaDOE has released more drought news on June 18. Jun. 14, 2001 WaDOE has another weekly drought update. Jun. 14, 2001 American Rivers gives us an insight with this update on what is happening in the other Washington! May. 31, 2001 Find out what is happening in the other Washington. May. 30, 2001 The USGS seminar in Boston introduces papers on a number of serious water and water quality related topics. May. 24, 2001 Find out what is happening in the other Washington. May. 17, 2001 amerrrivers has news on salmon, water management, EPA budget, water pollution and more in this weekly update! May. 15, 2001 Here is an opportunity to participate in a national event right here in this watershed. Check out Secchi-Dip-In 2001 May. 08, 2001 Find out what is happening in the other Washington! May. 04, 2001 American Rivers provides an update on what is happening in the other Washington. Topics include energ y policy, budget, appropriattions and ot her topics. Apr. 28, 2001 To find out more about the Corps Budget , Corps Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress or Major Flooding on Upper Mississippi River click here. Apr. 21, 2001 Looking for telephone contacts for spills, waste management, poaching or forest fires? Here is a telephone list for those and other related topics. Mar. 29, 2001 Scientists debate value of complex modeling tools that deal with salmon habitat and potential productivity. Mar. 23, 2001 Find out what is going on in the other Washington. Mar. 21, 2001 The Wenatchee World offers us a perspective of the drought impact in eastern Washington. Mar. 08, 2001 Thanks to American Rivers for this update on what is happening in the other Washington! Mar. 01, 2001 To start out March 2001 here is the last policy update for Washington DC in Feb., from American Rivers. Feb. 24, 2001 Learn the issues surrounding the Corps of Engineers by reading this update of Corps Reform. Feb. 23, 2001 American Rivers provides this update on what is happening in the other Washington! Feb. 09, 2001 American Rivers provides an update on the topic of Corps Reform. Feb. 07, 2001 Interested in who is on which committee in the Senate or the House? Thanks to American Rivers for this list of committee and subcommittee memberships. Feb. 07, 2001 American Rivers provided this quick look at events in the other Washington. Jan. 31, 2001 American Rivers has provided a lot of detail information on congressional assignments and other appointments in the other Washington. Jan. 30, 2001 Will EPA's new Guidelines for Management of Onsite/Decentralized Wastewater Systems Affect You? Jan. 22, 2001 American Rivers has timely information on committees, leadership and nominations. Jan. 20, 2001 Estimating streamflows in areas where there are no gages once took days but now only takes minutes, thanks to scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey. Jan. 12, 2001 For the first time this year American Rivers has news on what is happening in the other Washington! Dec. 15, 2000 American Rivers has supplied a policy update as of December 11. Dec. 12, 2000 The Corps of Engineers seems somewhat like seasonal dish being roasted in this report from American Rivers. Dec. 06, 2000 For your information, here is news on a bird disease. While the disease is not known on the West Coast, stranger things have happened - and a little information might be better than none. Nov. 22, 2000 There is no direct benefit to out watershed but this is significant news. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) signed a landmark agreement to improve water quality. Nov. 08, 2000 Environmental missions, spending bills and more are in this latest update on the topic of Army Corps reform. Oct. 24, 2000 This has nothing at all to do with water. There surely is meaning to the statement " as the crow flies. " Oct. 24, 2000 Want to learn which bills are in the hands of Congress? This update from American Rivers will help you out. Oct. 22, 2000 What is happening with efforts to reform the Corps of Engineers? Here is an update from American Rivers. Oct. 21, 2000 One of the responsibilities assigned to the Chehalis Basin Partnership (through the Watershed Management legislation) is an assessment of water quality and water resources. Here is a draft of the level 1 assessment. It covers hydrology, geology, water use, water quality and more. Oct. 18, 2000 Find out what is going on in the other Washington. This overview provided is provided by American Rivers. Oct. 12, 2000 An award to a dairy/chicken farm and clean ground water are just a part of a Groundwater Symposium October 16-18th. Oct. 05, 2000 The USGS announced availability of seamless satellite imagery, on CD, for the United States. These data are used in a variety of national and regional applications, including watershed management, environmental inventories, transportation modeling and land management. Oct. 04, 2000 Invasive species, habitat conservation planning and coastal ecosystems are USGS topics during Earth Science Week. Oct. 03, 2000 In a 9/30 meeting Rep. Brian Baird states: "Over $1.5 million will be used specifically for this county." A special thanks to Amy Emrson and The Chronicle for reporting on this Saturday meeting with elected officials. Sep. 27, 2000 American Rivers provides this insight into what is happening in the other Washington. Sep. 19, 2000 American Rivers provides this update of what is happening in the other Washington! Sep. 13, 2000 American Rivers has provided an overview of what is happenng in the other Washington. Sep. 12, 2000 WaDOE has been revising the Stormwater Manual for Western Washington and the draft was available in fall of 1999. The comment period for the final draft is open and will close November 17. Public workshops, availability of copies and other information is available through WaDOE. Aug. 23, 2000 Here is an overview of the final national TMDL rule which will go into effect October 1, 2001. Aug. 06, 2000 American Rivers has provided this update on the other Washington Aug. 04, 2000 American Rivers has provided this update on the subject of Corps of Engineers reform. Jul. 27, 2000 American Rivers provided an update on events in the other Washington. Jul. 23, 2000 American Rivers provided an update on events in the other Washington. Jul. 11, 2000 American Rivers provided this update on the topic of reforming the Corps of Engineers. Jun. 30, 2000 American Rivers has provided this update of what is happenng in the other Washington. Jun. 13, 2000 American Rivers reports on the ongoing reform of the Corps of Engineers. Jun. 07, 2000 American Rivers has an update on the topic of Corps Reform. May. 24, 2000 American Rivers provides an update on what is happening in the other Washington. May. 17, 2000 Here is an update on what is happening in the other Washington. May. 10, 2000 American Rivers has information on what is happening in the other Washington this week. May. 03, 2000 WaDOE has posted a notice concerning nationwide permits authorizing activities in the waters of the U.S.. This Public Notice is requesting public comments on whether the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the State of Washington should certify, condition, or deny activities authorized by the new and revised Nationwide Permits (NWPs) issued by the Corps of Engineers (Corps). There is a hearing on May 17 and comments can be accepted until May 26. Apr. 24, 2000 The USGS announces some new options in obtaining maps! Apr. 10, 2000 American Rivers has announced the year 2000 most endangered U.S. rivers Mar. 14, 2000 A Columbia River project (not in our area, but managed by the Corps of Engineers, which has local projects) has drawn criticism in this report from the Daily Astorian. Mar. 11, 2000 A live video program on the status of the national drought will take place on 3/13/2000. If you have a KU satellite dish you should be able to receive it. Mar. 08, 2000 The latest from American Rivers includes an update on appropriations, fish habitat, scenic rivers and aquifer pollution. Feb. 25, 2000 American Rivers is calling for support in holding federal agencies accountable to water pollution laws! Feb. 25, 2000 The Corp of Engineers is under the microscope, and TMDL's, rivers and budgets are part of the news this week from American Rivers Feb. 24, 2000 Read about wetland creation, dams, salmon and more in this report on U.S. Corps of Engineers reform. Feb. 24, 2000 Did or does the U.S. Corps of Engineers illegally manipulte economic data? Here is a quick summary on the scandal and other news. Feb. 17, 2000 As the global population continues to grow USGS scientists see 10 top scientific challenges for the next century Safe, clean water leads the list! Jan. 29, 2000 What does the future hold? Here are: U.S. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Goals for 2005 Jan. 12, 2000 What's happening with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers? Here are some short news clips provided by American Rivers. Jan. 11, 2000 The Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA) t urned 25 years old in 1999. In December the U.S. EPA published a history of these 25 years. Here is a description of water supplies before the SWDA. Dec. 30, 1999 American Rivers has sent us a report on dam removals and related topics. Dec. 29, 1999 Ocean Pines, Snake River and the Missouri are some of the topics in the Corps Reform. Dec. 15, 1999 Learn what's new with the Corps reform. Dec. 09, 1999 Is news on relaxed wetland enforcement or marsh restoration interesting? This and more in the Corps Reform for this week! Dec. 08, 1999 EPA has posted on the Federal Register new regulations for revision of the water pollution control program addressing storm water discharges. Dec. 06, 1999 Interested in watershed education? How about online education? The EPA has announced new opportunities for watershed managemet: Academy 2000 - training on the internet. Dec. 02, 1999 American Rivers has provided us an update on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Nov. 04, 1999 American Rivers has an update on the program known as Corps Reform! Oct. 29, 1999 USGS has tested groundwater for volatile organic compounds and is pleased with the results! Oct. 29, 1999 EPA has extended a comment period for new rules dealing with Clean Water Act and TMDLs. Oct. 25, 1999 Elsewhere in the U.S. the effects of urban sprawl on environmental quality emerged as the single most pressing problem. Oct. 05, 1999 What's happening in the other Washington? Check here to learn what is happening on clean water, funding, dam removal and more. Oct. 03, 1999 EPA is proposing rule changes that deal with TMDL and NPDES. Sep. 28, 1999 Worldwatch, a nonprofit, reports on water resources and now as world population approaches 6 billion on October 12, water tables are falling on every continent, major rivers are drained dry before they reach the sea and millions of people lack enough water to satisfy basic needs. Sep. 21, 1999 Interested in what is happening in the other Washington? Here's recent news. Sep. 19, 1999 American Rivers provided this weekly update on Corps of Engineers projects, budgets and activities. Sep. 19, 1999 In this short abstract, EPA is promulgating the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR) for Public Water Systems (PWSs), which revises substantially the existing regulations for unregulated contaminant monitoring. Sep. 11, 1999 Now, when officials are critical of agency environmental rules it is discouraging to read of a $80,000 fine levied against a Lt. Governor for wetlands destruction. Sep. 09, 1999 The issues out of Washington D.C. this week seem to deal with funding, funding and funding. Sep. 03, 1999 thanks to American Rivers we have an update on the topic of Corps Reform, and it deals with water and flood related issues. Aug. 31, 1999 Here is some of the latest information on the topic of Corps of Engineers reform. Aug. 27, 1999 EPA is proposing NPDES rule changes. Aug. 24, 1999 EPA is proposing TMDL and CWA regulation changes and is calling for comments on the changes. Aug. 15, 1999 Here is the WaDOE press release on the widely reported 5 year moratorium on water in eastern Washington state. Aug. 06, 1999 The U.S. EPA announced regulations. Here's the quick intro to: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Application , and Requirements for Publicly Owned Treatment Works and Other Treatment Works Treating Domestic Sewage; Final Rule. Aug. 04, 1999 The USGS reports on the century's worst drought. Aug. 02, 1999 While we are warm and dry we are not experiencing the impact of the east coast record low flows. Jul. 20, 1999 In June the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service spoke about The World's Largest Water Company. Jul. 17, 1999 American Rivers provides this update on Corps of Engineers reform. Jul. 14, 1999 We aren't at this point, yet, but in Pennsylvania the drought is severe and online stream and ground water levels are available online. Jun. 30, 1999 American Rivers provided this updated on recent news about the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Jun. 28, 1999 USGS releases a new report The Quality of Our Nation's Waters--Nutrients and Pesticides - here's an overview and link. Jun. 19, 1999 The U.S. Geological Survey has released the first large-scale assessment of the nation's natural resource heritage in a two-volume report, "Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources." Jun. 12, 1999 American Rivers has released a Rivers Unplugged statement. May. 30, 1999 Air pollution on a water quality site? Mt. Ranier is out of our watershed, but the air concerns faced there can be found in the Chehalis watershed. What is in the air can come to earth and the water. May. 01, 1999 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made notice of a rule change. This proposed rule includes a new list of contaminants to be monitored, procedures for selecting a national representative sample of public water systems serving 10,000 or fewer persons that will be required to monitor, the frequency and schedule for monitoring, and procedures for placement of the monitoring data in the National Drinking Water Contaminant Occurrence Data Base, as required under section 1445 of SDWA, as amended. We had difficulty finding it, and now that we have it, the complete set of information is available online. Mar. 24, 1999 The North Coast News reports there is more to the coastal erosion issue - politics, careers and more are all involved in the issue. Mar. 19, 1999 Check out this new publication - an online version of WaterTalk, which is reproduced courtesy of EPA Region 10 - Seattle Oct. 22, 1998 Some recent observations on El Nino - La Nina Aug. 27, 1998 Why do we care about water quality and quantity? Take a look at these two stories. Aug. 07, 1998 The The Capital Press reports on the Willamette River issues as an American Heritage River selectee. Aug. 03, 1998 What is happening in the other Washington that deals with floods, dams, and/or water quality? Jul. 27, 1998 American Rivers provided this weeks legislative update. Find out what is happening in the other Washington! Jul. 27, 1998 Fourteen rivers, supported by their community leaders, have been selected as American Heritage Rivers. Jul. 20, 1998 Find out what is happening in the other Washington Jul. 16, 1998 Cities are overtaking vegetated areas and affecting storm runoff, a study shows in this report from the Olympian and American Forests. Jul. 13, 1998 What's happening nationally on floods, fish dams and water quality? Learn about them here! Jul. 03, 1998 Supreme Court decision bases water-rights certificates on basis of actual use. Jun. 29, 1998 American Rivers has provided this new legislative update for June 29 Jun. 26, 1998 The state is Arizona, but could these water problems happen here? Who controls water decisions in Washington state? Jun. 23, 1998 Recent ruling offers effective wetlands protection, starting June 30! Jun. 22, 1998 Find out what is happening in Washington D.C. with water and water related legislative issues! Jun. 21, 1998 Candidates for the American Heritage Rivers Initiative are recommended to the White House. Jun. 15, 1998 With the help of American Rivers we are starting a legislative updates on issues related to our mission. Jun. 12, 1998 Deadline to clear up murky past of water rights claims is approaching on June 30th! as reported by the The Capital Press Jun. 10, 1998 June 30th is the deadline and Last Chance to Claim a Vested Water Right in Washington State The Chehalis River Council reported on this in Drops of Water late last year. May. 15, 1998 An interesting survey with results from boomers and youth. . Apr. 23, 1998 USGS report on Washington water quality in the upper Washington Columbia Plateau Apr. 21, 1998 USGS adds more information on national water quality, this time for Georgia and Florida Coastal Plain Apr. 17, 1998 Ever wonder how bad water can get? Here's a look at Kansas and Washington water quality - check it out! Apr. 16, 1998 Pesticides, nitrates, or whatever - surface water or well water, the USGS reports on the Neuse, Tarpamlico - South Platte River - and Chesapeake Bay area might be of local interest - is this our future? Apr. 07, 1998 American Rivers released its annual list of the 20 most endangered rivers in North America. Here is the list of rivers, the states and other localities in which they are found Apr. 03, 1998 Some states want Federal rules on waste controls. Mar. 31, 1998 The National Wildlife Federation reported on this Washington State issue dealing with the Crown Jewel Mine issues and NWF calls it the "Mine of the Month" click here to see what the issues are Mar. 29, 1998 Oregon concerned about Federal Forest land watersheds after 1996 flooding Mar. 21, 1998 A lot of conjecture and some science surrounds the research into deformed frogs Mar. 05, 1998 Factory farms might come under new regulations from EPA Feb. 22, 1998 We added a copy of the Clean Water Act Action Plan on the CRC site. Feb. 22, 1998 We added a copy of the Ten Principles of the Clean Water Act. Feb. 19, 1998 Clinton announces a New U.S. Water Plan February 11, 1998 Concerns are expressed, and solutions - or regulations - recommended to deal with water quality and health concerns during pregnancy. Back to CRC Index - or - Go to What's New

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