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Today I received the most interesting (?) press release about a report that links immigration to the pollution problems in the Chesapeake Bay. I will paste the press release below for your consideration. Among other things, it states: Unless population growth is stabilized, the problems affecting the Bay will worsen to the point where it may not be able to recover. Perhaps I'm grossly misinformed, but I thought the problems in the Chesapeake Bay watershed were a result of myriad factors,…

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In response to the horrible oil spill disaster being dealt with along the Gulf Coast, EPA has established pages on its website to keep the public informed -- AND provide a forum for suggesting technologies that might help clean up the mess and mitigate damage. Continue

For several years now it's become apparent that because of a couple of Supreme Court rulings -- you may remember Rapanos? -- the EPA has been extremely limited in how it can go about doing its job of protecting our nation's waters. And our watersheds have suffered for it.



This week, Rep. Jim Oberstar (D) introduced the "America's Commitment to Clean Water Act," the aim of which is to clarify certain terminology in the Clean Water Act so as to restore its original intent, which has… Continue

For many water professionals, attending trade shows is a vitally important activity, one that exposes them to the trends, technologies, and acquaintances they need to do their jobs more effectively. With many travel budgets strained or scrapped, however, it's become increasingly more difficult for water and wastewater professionals to get where they need to go.



One new event is trying to fix that. VirtualH2O, taking place April 20-21, 2010, is a completely online conference and expo.… Continue

Once in a while I turn on the morning news while getting ready for work. I don't really sit and watch it, but I listen passively and try to absorb via audio osmosis what's going on in the world. Today, however, I heard a story that got me running to the TV. In an effort to spruce up shabby foreclosure properties, residents in many communities have started spray-painting the lawns green. Yes, spray-painting. Apparently it takes a few hours to dry and lasts about 3 months. Effective at… Continue