The study is the first statewide assessment of toxics in water across Oregon. It is the result of more than five years of data that DEQ collected from 177 monitoring sites throughout the state from 2008 to 2013. DEQ visited most sites three times and analyzed water samples for more than 500 different chemicals.
Month: April 2015
We Support Colorado Rainwater Harvesting Legislation Changes
Even two rain barrels promotes understanding of how water cycles through nature. Among the valuable lessons taught include how much rain one can harvest from roofs, how much landscapes use, and how much potable water consumption can be reduced.
Addressing Water Conservation Myths
Conservation is convenient, sensible and smart. Intelligent conservation and sustainable technologies and techniques are good for society, good for the planet and good for business.
Salt Lake City’s Water Shortage
Salt Lake City is not immune to the realities of the climate change crisis and our recent below average snowfall is a clear sign of that. We are doing everything we can to address this problem for the short and long term.
Water Week 2015 – National Policy Forum
A broad array of municipal, state and regional water sector groups from communities across the country will come together to advocate for national policies that advance clean and safe waters, additional water supplies, and a healthy sustainable environment. They will share perspectives, collaborate on solutions, meet with Congress and federal regulators, and celebrate achievements. Water Week 2015 will inform and inspire local, state, and national leaders about the considerable value the water sector brings to environmental protection, economic development, and job creation.
Governor Brown issues mandatory water usage reductions
SACRAMENTO – Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced actions(more…)