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PNW 140: Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer: Working Toward a Shared View of the Resource
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| This update highlights research on this aquifer which is used by residents of both WA and ID. The report updates progress in understanding the connectivity between surface and groundwater supplies in Spokane and Kootenai counties. The ultimate goal of this effort is to improve water use management decisions. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 139: Pacific Northwest Regional Goals, 2008-2012
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| This update highlights the water resource themes that will be emphasized in the region during the next four years. These themes include: 1) pollution prevention, 2) agricultural water conservation and management, and 3) watershed education/management. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 138: Ecoregions are More Important than State Boundaries
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| This update discusses how Idaho, Oregon, and Washington should be divided into two ecoregions. The wet region west of the Cascades and the arid ecoregion of eastern WA, eastern OR, and ID. People in the arid ecoregion are more likely to water thier yards, lawns, gardens, and landscaping in the summer. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 137: Residential Yard Water Use
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| This update provides data from our regional survey on residential water use. Over 83 percent of the region's residents water some part of their yard in the summer. This update looks at lawn, landscape, and garden water use. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 136: Alaska's "Scoop the Poop" Program Update
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| This update highlights the success of the "Scoop the Poop" program in Anchorage, Alaska. This program was considered a contributing factor in the de-listing of Cheney Lake for coliform bacteria in 2008. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 135: 2009 Stormwater Management Video Stream Workshop
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| This update introduces the 2009 Watershed Issues Video Stream Conference which will emphasize improving stormwater management—one backyard at a time. This conference will highlight local efforts in Idaho (Sun Valley), Oregon (Bend), and Washington (Island County). Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 134: One-Stop Water Shop
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| This update highlights the irrigation water web site developed by Dr. Troy Peters at Washington State University. Eventually this site will be expanded to meet irrigation management needs for the entire region—Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 133: Testing Your Home Drinking Water
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| This update discusses who should have their home drinking water tested. For consumers that should have their water tested, specific chemicals and the frequency of testing are discussed. Also general information about water testing services are covered. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 132: Idaho CEAP: Monitoring and Erosion Modeling
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| This update highlights the monitoring and erision modeling progress that has occurred in Idaho's Paradise Creek Watershed in the last four years. This project, led by Dr. Jan Boll at the University of Idaho, is one of only 13 CEAP projects funded nationwide. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 131: History of Drinking Water
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| This update highlights how drinking water has improved over time. Prior to 1880 little was done to improve the safety of drinking water. In 1974 Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure high quality water at the tap. This law is the foundation for safeguarding our drinking water supply. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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