Water Quality Threats

World Water Forum in Turkey

March 21, 2009 Advocacy, Miscellaneous, Other Water Quantity Threats, Other Water Quality Threats Leave a Comment

Dear Supporter, I wanted to personally thank you for objecting to the actions by U.S. representatives at the World Water Forum in Turkey, which removed language declaring water as a human right and public good […]

Pesticides, the EPA and the Clean Water Act

January 8, 2009 Federal Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Chemicals, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

Pesticides Subj: Court Cancels EPA Clean Water Act Exemption for Pesticides January 8, 2009 To: Lake County Commissioners and Lake County Water Authority Cc: Leonard E. Wheeler, Jr., BSIT, MPA, REM & Skip Goerner From Ronald E. […]

Water Filter Comparisons

December 20, 2008 Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats Leave a Comment

Water Filter Comparisons This is for Lisa G. who asked the question a while ago… What is the best way to filter my own water from my tap water when I really don’t like the […]

Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List

December 20, 2008 Federal Government Solutions, Water Quality Threats Leave a Comment

Contaminants Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List and Regulatory Determinations http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/ccl2.html General Information Websites The list of websites below provides resources for general information on chemical contaminants. Pesticide Reregistration Status This EPA Office of Pesticide Programs provides […]

Springs Wake-Up Call

December 14, 2008 Environmental Threats, Water Quantity Threats - Minimum Flows & Levels (MFLs) (set by DEP), Environmental Threats - Development, State Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Fertilizers, Miscellaneous, Water Quantity Threats - Withdrawal Permits (under WMDs), Water Quantity (Threats), Publications (letters, opinion pieces) Leave a Comment

Springs Gainesville Sun Editorial: Wake-up call Sun file photo In his Speaking Out opposite today’s editorial page, wetlands scientist Robert Knight makes a compelling case for immediate action to save Florida’s springs. “Mother Nature is providing […]

Mary Hampton on Endangered Rivers In 2024: “I am pleased that the national reporter, Dinah Voyles Pulver, focuses on the environment, climate, and wild weather. In this…” Apr 19, 15:37
Terry on Thank you to all of our supporters: “Thanks for sharing the beauty of the river.” Mar 11, 12:56
Nunya Bidness on Coca Cola Biggest Plastic Polluter In 2023, Followed By Nestle: “Plastic bottles don’t throw themselves out car windows. Even if we package in aluminum they still get tossed. In my…” Feb 22, 10:33
Mary Hampton on Great News For Florida Wetlands: “A very dear friend of mine sent me a note last night to inform me about this recent ruling that…” Feb 20, 16:54
Mike Roth on Good News From Tallahassee: “Kudos! Job well done by all!” Feb 10, 08:22