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With beach season getting underway, people can use EPA's BEach Advisory and Closing Online Notification system (BEACON) to access advisory information. BEACON carries water quality and pollution testing information for more than 6,000 U.S. beaches, based on data provided by states, territories and tribes. Users can access mapped location data for beaches and water monitoring stations, monitoring results for pollutants such as bacteria and algae, as well as reports that combine notifications and water qua...... continue reading
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Last week, EPA acting Assistant Administrator for Water Nancy Stoner toured Clemson University's "intelligent river" to view innovative technologies for monitoring and protecting clean water. The project uses small, data-gathering sensors linked to a powerful computer network that can transmit environmental conditions in easy-to-understand formats to virtually anyone with a computer or smartphone. Technology innovation can ensure that future actions are more sustainable and be an economic ...... continue reading
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - For millions of beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers across the United States and Canada, finding and enjoying that perfect stretch of sand and water has just become a whole lot easier with the launch of the Swim Guide, a new, free, smartphone app (available from App Store, Google Play, or www.theswimguide.org ). Provided and managed by member groups within Waterkeeper Alliance, a network of 207 water protection groups worldwide, the Swim Guide helps the user ...... continue reading
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Sparks, NV – May 16, 2013 — Jensen Precast is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Walter G. Stein, P.E., Civil Engineer, to head up their stormwater division, Jensen Stormwater BMP/LID Systems. Jensen Stormwater Systems products include those for stormwater detention and retention; infiltration (including porous pavement); treatment (trash, debris, and pollutant removal); evapotranspiration; and bio- retention. Mr. Stein acquired his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California P...... continue reading
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CHICAGO (May 14, 2013) — When it comes to flooding in cities, it makes little difference whether a property is located within a floodplain or not—damage happens, happens often, and can inflict significant costs. This stark lack of correlation between property damage claims and recognized floodplains is among the key findings of The Prevalence and Cost of Urban Flooding , a report released today by the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT). The report, the first of its kind to collectively analy...... continue reading
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following is a statement from Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), congratulating the Senate on passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) S. 601: “As stewards of our nation’s infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers applauds the strong bipartisan support and leadership the Senate showed today in passing the WRDA bill. “In ASCE’s recently released 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructu...... continue reading
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ST. PAUL, MN - (May14, 2013) - The board of the Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association, SWEMA, announced that the organization's 2013-1014 initiatives will focus on expanding its outreach program to help communities attain the goals of the Clean Water Act. "SWEMA seeks to provide scientifically based technical guidance to help governmental officials develop their own protocols," said Gene LaManna of Terre Hill Stormwater Systems, president of SWEMA. "It is also our goal to encou...... continue reading
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EPA's app and website, How's My Waterway, helps you find information on the condition of your local waterways, what's being done to protect and restore those waterways, and what you can do to help. And now, How's My Waterway lets people find out even more about their local waterways. The new features include search results color-coded by condition, local information on watersheds, a watershed locator tool, and options to look up dischargers regulated by permits and individual runoff control p...... continue reading
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May 10, 2013 – Miami, Florida – The City of Miami Commission approved the zoning change and design plans for the River Landing Shops and Residences. River Landing will contain 537,000 SF of retail tenants and 444 residential rental units designed to serve the employees and students in the Health District. River Landing was inspired by the Miami River, its surroundings, and purpose, and the development will incorporate a landscaped, open-air riverwalk/lineal park that will encourage riverfront dining, ne...... continue reading
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The Board of Water and Power Commissioners for the City of Los Angeles on May 3 approved the selection of Geosyntec Consultants to help the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) determine the potential for increasing local water supply through the capture of stormwater. Historically, Los Angeles has imported more than 85 percent of its water supply, with the remainder coming from local sources. Local stormwater is considered an underutilized resource today , both in the city and its surround...... continue reading
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