Tag Archives: Pollution

Soil and Water Conservation Society Annual Conference

From the Great Lakes to the coast, our use of the land impacts major bodies of water. Whether it be the large freshwater lakes of the United States and Canada, the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean; or the other lakes, seas, … Continue reading

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Webinar: How to Protect Your Drinking Water From Harmful Algal Blooms

How to Protect Your Drinking Water From Harmful Algal Blooms On July 16, 2014, EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds will host a webcast focused on the impact of algal toxins to drinking water, entitled “How To Protect Your … Continue reading

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Public Meeting: Illinois Coastal Management Program

The Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP), like all states with a Coastal Management Program, is charged with addressing nonpoint source pollution. In cooperation with the Illinois EPA 319 program, ICMP has developed a program report to guide their long term … Continue reading

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Public Meeting: Illinois Coastal Management Program

The Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP), like all states with a Coastal Management Program, is charged with addressing nonpoint source pollution. In cooperation with the Illinois EPA 319 program, ICMP has developed a program report to guide their long term … Continue reading

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Public Meeting: Illinois Coastal Management Program

The Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP), like all states with a Coastal Management Program, is charged with addressing nonpoint source pollution. In cooperation with the Illinois EPA 319 program, ICMP has developed a program report to guide their long term … Continue reading

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Chicago River Day

TheĀ Chicago River has come a long way over the years. On May 10, you can be a part of its continuing revitalization by joining Friends of the Chicago River for theĀ 22nd annual Chicago River Day! Everyone can help out! Friends … Continue reading

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Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes

Where does the trash on our beaches come from? And what happens to all that plastic when it breaks down and gets into our waters? Join us for a webinar to hear the latest information about plastic pollution in the … Continue reading

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How’s My Waterway Webinar

How’s My Waterway is a mobile friendly website that enables users to easily access water quality information for their local lakes, rivers, and streams. The site has proven popular with the general public and more technical users alike because of … Continue reading

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Coal Tar Sealants in the Great Lakes Region Webinar

Scientists have identified a common type of pavement sealcoat – coal tar sealcoat – as a major source of dangerous chemicals in streams and lakes adjacent to its application, and a significant health risk to the public, especially young children, … Continue reading

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