Sentences with phrase «clean water protection»

The Clean Water Protection Act is a bill in the US House of Representatives which will sharply reduce mountaintop removal coal mining by protecting our headwater streams, where our rivers, like the Mississippi and the Ohio, are born.

Either Congress or the Obama administration need to reinstate the Stream Buffer Zone rule and to pass the Clean Water Protection Act.

A new campaign aims to leverage the growth of the craft - brewing sector into a powerful voice for clean water protection in the U.S.

Taking money meant for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, such as solar panels for schools and modernizing inefficient buildings, and putting it into the EPF for clean water protection, farmland preservation and recycling programs is a shell game.

Clinton included a passing reference to the Hoosick Falls water crisis and the need for clean water protections in her stump speech outside Albany this week.

Efforts to undermine the Clean Water Act and other federal initiatives must be strongly opposed, and I have led the charge against legislative proposals to roll back important clean water protections that may benefit some special interests, but risk public health and will damage the broader U.S. economy.

«The members of Congress who are attempting to stand in the way of these clean water protections need to step aside.

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In a briefing in Santa Rosa, officials asked them to ease red tape that will make it easier to erect temporary housing and to ensure the Environmental Protection Agency has the resources it needs to clean up any hazardous material before it infiltrates the water supply.

Indeed, Trump's proposed budget cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency by 31 %, and specifically eliminates measures designed to preserve clean air and water and ward off climate change — including Obama - era legislation amending the longstanding Clean Air Act and creating what is literally known as the Clean Water clean air and water and ward off climate change — including Obama - era legislation amending the longstanding Clean Air Act and creating what is literally known as the Clean Water water and ward off climate change — including Obama - era legislation amending the longstanding Clean Air Act and creating what is literally known as the Clean Water Clean Air Act and creating what is literally known as the Clean Water Clean Water Water Rule.

This environmental protection group works with businesses, elected officials and community groups on issues such as global warming, reviving the oceans, clean water and sustainable communities.

The project included upgrading the process water system, starter culture system, clean - in - place plant, overflow protection device pre-press and mould filling unit.

Waterworks subsidise conversion to organic agriculture in water protection areas as an economically efficient solution for reducing the cost of cleaning - up drinking water by minimising the nitrate and pesticide contamination of groundwater.

As a result, in some regions of Germany and France, waterworks subsidise conversion to organic agriculture in water protection areas as an economically efficient solution for reducing the cost of cleaning - up drinking water by minimising the nitrate and pesticide contamination of groundwater.

If you are caught in a disaster or emergency and breastfeeding, you don't have to worry about whether you have clean water or refrigeration or access to formula to ensure that your baby gets the nourishment — as well as protection from disease — he needs in the midst of chaos.

A special Silver Clean ™ Protection guards against mold or mildew forming on the water tank.

«And at a time of increased uncertainty regarding protection of clean air and water and other natural resources, Mass Audubon's mission to protect the nature of Massachusetts has never been more important,» Clayton stressed.

If you are breastfeeding, you don't have to worry about whether you have clean water or refrigeration or access to formula to ensure that your baby gets the nourishment — as well as protection from disease — he needs in the midst of chaos.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney slammed Trump last year for «weakening Clean Water Act protections,» but the Manhattan Democrat has made millions from companies that were sued for polluting wetlands in violation of the same law.

Deeply cut the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), whose dollars go toward protecting our drinking water, open space and recycling; Close state parks and campgrounds and slash staffing levels at our environmental enforcement agencies; and Steal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Fund, which was set up to invest in our clean - energy economy, not serve as a piggy bank for politicians.»

New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office.

Also at 7 p.m., Long Island Clean Air Water and Soil, alongside the Long Island Progressive Coalition, presents an environmental protection and home energy efficiency meeting, Merrick Golf Course, Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick.

Today, the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Region 2 office rejected the diversion of $ 481m of these dedicated clean water funds, while approving $ 29.1 m.

Irwin, who was a developer and owner of senior - citizen housing prior to retiring in 2002, chaired the Clean Water & Open Space Protection Commission before being appointed to the Town Council.

He also applauded the Governor for announcing a major commitment to clean water infrastructure and water quality protection and said he welcomes «a serious discussion about college affordability and making high quality college education accessible for all New Yorkers.»

«This administration has taken aggressive action to address water quality issues across New York, creating the Water Quality Rapid Response Team, enacting the historic $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afterwater quality issues across New York, creating the Water Quality Rapid Response Team, enacting the historic $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afterWater Quality Rapid Response Team, enacting the historic $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afterWater Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.

He also co-sponsored the Long island Water Quality Control Act to establish a commission on clean water and aquifer protecWater Quality Control Act to establish a commission on clean water and aquifer protecwater and aquifer protection.

The Republican plan includes investments aimed at clean water infrastructure, more funding for environmental protection and strengthening measures designed to monitor chemical contaminations.

Environmental groups fear a convention could open the door to delete or weaken protections for clean air and water, healthy forests and the 6 - million - acre (2.4 - million hectare) Adirondack Park.

Erie County, New York - Legislator Patrick Burke who garnered national recognition for his ban on microbead plastics, has submitted a resolution expressing his opposition to the Trump Administration's proposed elimination of the Clean Water Rule, as well as the stark reductions in Environmental Protection Agency funding that would cut funds for the Great Lakes pollution cleanup by 97 %.

The Manhattan Democrat slammed Trump last year for «weakening Clean Water Act protections» — but she's made millions from companies that were sued for polluting wetlands in violation of the same law.

He supports the policy position of Paul Giardina, his running mate on the Republican ticket, of utilizing the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation fund.

Key environmental issues include $ 300 million for the Environmental Protection Fund, an ongoing investment in funds for clean drinking water and infrastructure and $ 65 million to combat algal blooms statewide.

The state will unlock $ 60 million in grant funding for the initiative's execution, including new monitoring and treatment technologies, with funds coming from the Clean Water Infrastructure Act and the Environmental Protection Fund.

(l to r) Queens Civic Congress Executive Vice President Rich Hellenbrecht; city Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Carter Strickland; state Sen. Tony Avella; state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi; Queens College Professor Allan Ludman; (standing) Queens Civic Congress Vice President Tyler Cassell; and Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition Vice President David Ferguson.

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«The Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017 commits historic levels of funding and takes aggressive actions to preserve our water supply while creating a national model for the protection of drinking water,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard ZuWater Infrastructure Act of 2017 commits historic levels of funding and takes aggressive actions to preserve our water supply while creating a national model for the protection of drinking water,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zuwater supply while creating a national model for the protection of drinking water,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zuwater,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.

The federal government oversees the clean water revolving loan, and the Environmental Protection Agency has also raised questions about the appropriateness of the deal.

New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney Thursday announced the Environmental Protection Agency will invest $ 12 million for the first phase of a project to supply clean drinking water to a certain locale in Dutchess County.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency blocked most of this use of clean water funds, saying the money was intended for localities to reduce their wastewater discharges.

The US Environmental Protection Agency did reject most of the loan request since it was going to be used for basic construction rather than cleaning water or helping the environment.

We can better secure sustainable, clean, and affordable water through conservation, land - use planning, green infrastructure, watershed protection, sewage treatment, smart water metering, and usage - based pricing.

Along with this work experience, my local volunteer service as chair of the New Paltz Clean Water and Open Space Protection Commission and advisor to the village in the creation of a revolving loan program has led to my interest in taking my public service to the next level by representing my community as a county legislator.

«They also benefit from expensive city services, like fire and police protection; public works like snow removal, permitting and code inspections for construction projects; and access to our quality clean water system,» Miner said.

State officials are fighting for the right to use $ 256 million in money that had been earmarked for clean water projects — which the Environmental Protection Agency disallowed — to defray the overall cost.

The EPF funds vital programs in land conservation, clean water and wetlands protection, recycling, farmland preservation, sustainable waterfront planning and estuary restoration.

An attempt to use $ 511 million from a clean water fund to pay ongoing costs was rejected by the federal Environmental Protection Agency; the Cuomo administration is appealing that denial.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency ultimately rejected most of the loan request because it was going to be used for basic construction rather than cleaning water or helping the environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency's latest survey for capitol improvement identifies the need to invest $ 298 billion over the next 20 years on wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to meet the Clean Water Act public safety goals of swimmable and fishable waters.

The natural systems that provide oxygen, clean water, food, storm and erosion protection, natural products, and the potential for future resources, such as new genetic stocks for cultivation, must be protected, not just because it is part of good stewardship but also so that they can take care of us.

However, the recent spike in juvenile great white shark sightings means that legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Marine Life Protection Act have proven effective in protecting and boosting marine life off the state's coast.