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PNW 130: Drinking Water Standards
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| This update highlights both primary and secondary drinking water standards. Primary standards are based on health considerations and are enforced by the EPA. Primary standards protect consumers from three classes of toxic pollutants: pathogens, radioactive elements, and toxic chemicals. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 129: EPA Region 10 Ag Sector Lead to Retire
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| This update highlights the career of Dr. Karl Arne who has served as the leader of EPA Region 10 agriculture sector's team for over a decade. Karl has made many significant contributions to water quality in the Pacific Northwest in his long career. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 128: The Puget Sound Partnership Update
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| This update highlights the activities of the Puget Sound Partnership in western Washington. This partnership has a goal of educating the public for the health and recovery of Puget Sound. The two major educational institutions in Washington (WSU, UW) have bought into this important partnership. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 127: 2008 National Water Conference
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| This update highlights the 2008 National Water Conference held in Reno, Nevada. This conference included 200 oral presentations, 120 poster presentations, and nine symposia. Over 500 scientists and water professionals attended this event. This newsletter issue also highlights national awards presented to outstanding water professionals. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 126: Watershed Stewardship Education
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| This update highlights watershed stewardship education in the Pacific Northwest. The mission of this program is to increase the capacity of watershed groups and communities for conserving, improving, protecting, and sustaining watershed functions and values. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 125: Moving Science into Policy and Action
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| This update highlights our 2007 Regional Conference on Moving Science into Policy and Action. Over 240 people attended this two-day conference in Skamania, WA. Dr. Patrick Leahy (USGS) and Representative Jackie Dingfelder (Oregon) were keynote conference speakers. This conference included a unique mix of presentations, featured speakers, posters, and networking opportunities. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 124: Climate Change in Alaska
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| This update highlights a presentation by Dr. Dan White on the effects of climate change in the Arctic. Dr. White is the Director of the Institute of Northern Engineering at the University of Alaska. Dr. White noted that the temperature increase of 0.6ºC in the last 100 years could affect winter frost depth, period of snow cover, and permafrost condition. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 123: Funding Water Quality Efforts in Pacific Northwest Watersheds
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| This update highlights resources available to groups that are trying to improve water quality on a watershed basis. Both the EPA and USDA have grant programs that have been successfully used by communities in the Pacific Northwest. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 122: Targeted Watershed Initiative Grants: Success Stories from the PNW
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| This update highlights watershed success stories from the Clark Fork-Pend Oreille (ID/MT), Siuslaw (OR), and Skagit (WA) watersheds. The EPA provided targeted watershed initiative grants to these geographic areas to help improve water quality. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 121: Addressing Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the PNW
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| This update highlights actions that residents of the Pacific Northwest have taken in the last five years (since 2002) to address both water quality and water quantity issues. A majority of residents have taken individual actions to proactively address these concerns. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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