Sentences with phrase «protecting our water system»

The next step in infrastructure is going to be protecting our water system.

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To try to stop the destruction before the Great Barrier Reef — the largest, most extensive reef system in the world — is no more, the Australian government has announced that it plans to spend more than half a billion Australian dollars (about $ 379 million USD) on improving water quality to protect coral reefs; reef restoration; and helping to fight predatory starfish.

Rising sea - levels — particularly when combined with storm events — are just one of several factors that could endanger the integrity of the Delta's 1,100 miles of earthen levees, which protect the state's water supply and the region's agricultural, transportation, and energy systems from flooding and saltwater intrusion.35 Earthquakes, land subsidence, and floods present serious threats to the aging levees as well.

Sustamine has been shown to enhance electrolyte and water absorption in the intestines, stimulate glycogen synthesis, inhibit muscle protein breakdown, promote the synthesis of muscle protein, protect the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract, contribute to better nutrient absorption and stimulate the immune system.

This watering action contributed to protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Warrego River system by supporting more naturally variable flow regimes.

Approximately 13,000 ML of environmental water entitlements from the Barwon River near Collarenebri and the Darling River entitlements at Toorale remained in - stream and contributed to protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Barwon - Darling River system by supporting:

A flow event in Sept 2016 triggered access to Commonwealth allocations and a total 794 ML of Commonwealth environmental water contributed to in - stream flows, protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Warrego River system by supporting:

It is about supporting a system of sustainable agricultural management that promotes soil health and fertility through the use of such methods as crop rotation and cover cropping, which nourish plants, foster species diversity, help combat climate change, prevent damage to valuable water resources, and protect farmers and farmersâ $ ™ families from exposure to harmful chemicals.

Collectively we can work to protect the rights of workers on farms and elsewhere in the food system, and to improve the welfare of animals in agriculture, and to ensure our soils and water are nourished and regenerated.

Plenish Water + is a hydrating blend of water with organic cold pressed juice, live cultures for your digestive system and Vitamin C to help protect the normal function of the immune syWater + is a hydrating blend of water with organic cold pressed juice, live cultures for your digestive system and Vitamin C to help protect the normal function of the immune sywater with organic cold pressed juice, live cultures for your digestive system and Vitamin C to help protect the normal function of the immune system.

The introduction of trees to form agroforestry systems provided sources of firewood, timber, fruits and shade, but also helped in erosion control, protecting water courses through the stabilization of the soil and as wind breaks, regulating the velocity of the winds.

One of the most expensive projects this year would be work on reconstructing the system of walls that protects the city from the waters of Lake Michigan.

The auto on and off system also protects the heating element of this device from overheating especially when the water reservoir is out of water.

Colostrum consists of high concentrations of immunoglobulins, maternal antibodies that protect your baby's immune system, as well as white blood cells, water, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins and carbs.

Its most important function is to protect and reclaim the waters of our lake and river system.

Homeowners with private septic systems are being urged to take three simple steps to protect water quality by ensuring their systems function properly:

«This act will continue our historic commitment to protecting and preserving New York's natural resources by infusing $ 2 billion in critical upgrades to water systems across the state.»

Riverkeeper is teaming up with partners in public health to promote routine maintenance of private septic systems, an important way homeowners can protect water quality.

«The Environmental Facilities Corp. is pleased to assist New York City and 17 other local governments in their efforts to provide safe and reliable clean water systems, improving the environment and water quality, protecting public health, and creating jobs throughout the state,» said EFC President and CEO Matthew J. Driscoll.

And we have asked My Noble Friend Lord West to oversee over this summer a further overview of how best we protect crowded places and our buildings and national infrastructure - roads, railways, tunnels, bridges, water systems and utilities.

The Democrat says the state Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health, and the Environmental Facilities Corp. have identified locations where system upgrades will protect the water quality.

• Many public water systems draw all or part of their supply from groundwater, so protecting the resource protects the public water supply and impacts treatment costs.

He says he'll also improve the state's emergency fuel and water supplies and protect the subway system and other infrastructure from future floods, in what he says will be a massive effort that «requires immediate assistance on a grand scale.»

The antiquated levee system protecting California's Sacramento Delta, which is the source of fresh water for 28 million of the state's residents, comes to mind.

Green roofs are a complex system of layers designed to protect the roof, absorb water and hold soil in place.

But not all aquifers are exempted, and the system amounts to a patchwork of protected and unprotected water resources deep underground.

There are already techniques to protect the timber industry and cattle farmers in the south - east of the US from a water shortage, including drip irrigation and better early warning systems.

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.

The water flow system on the launch pad that appears to have malfunctioned, causing the scrub, protects the launch mount from the high temperatures produced as the rocket fires, Dunn said.

Their systems are elaborate, with layers of soil, clay, sand, gravel and matting to protect the plastic from puncture, and sumps, pumps and wells to monitor and draw off any water that penetrates the system.

He adds that Missouri S&T provides «a unique contribution to the information assurance field with our focus on developing ways to protect the nation's electric power grid, oil, gas and water distribution systems; and transportation systems from terrorist attacks.»

Since returning from Costa Rica last September, where she had been campaigning on behalf of marine sanctuaries, Cousteau has made it her personal and professional mission to advocate for protecting and replenishing the earth's water systems.

According to U of I researcher Cory Suski, although the extensive canal system protects the Lake Michigan water supply, it created another problem — numerous entry points and pathways for invasive Asian carp.

Top on their agenda: new technology that holds the promise of protecting natural water habitats from pollution as well as tech that purifies current water systems better and helps tap into new potential sources of drinking water.

Moving septic systems further away from private wells and limiting development near wells could also help protect drinking water from contamination.

Better septic systems and sanitation can protect human health and keep pollution out of the water.

Others (such as Glenn Schneider of the University of Arizona and Scott Kenyon of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory), however, argue that a giant planet in the system could gravitationally deflect comets and asteroids away from inner planets that may support life in the liquid water zone, in the same way that Jupiter protects Earth in the Solar Ssystem could gravitationally deflect comets and asteroids away from inner planets that may support life in the liquid water zone, in the same way that Jupiter protects Earth in the Solar SystemSystem.

He said these events focus on protecting groundwater and aquifers, well and septic system maintenance and construction, and how to improve water treatment and quality.

This is a mercury - free practice with a specialized water purification system to protect you and the environment.

Zenner points to highly publicized water access fights like those in Flint, Houston, and Puerto Rico, as further proof that safe water can indeed disappear, and we need to construct systems to protect those most at risk when it does.

A good system will likely consist of multiple filter cartridges; one to protect the carbon from larger contaminants in the water, and another containing carbon designed to remove trihalomethanes — a dangerous disinfection byproduct.

It improves sleep, builds bone mass, protects against breast and uterine cancer, improves carbohydrate tolerance, helps burn fat, prevents water retention, increases sex drive and in many people has a calming effect on the nervous system.

Gut Check Alkaline water has disinfectant properties, protecting your digestive system from unwanted microorganisms that might interfere with the good bacteria colonies in your gut.

This 5 - stage filter has... 3 pre-filters before the reverse osmosis filter, to protect the reverse osmosis filter membrane from chemicals like chlorine and chloramines the main reverse osmosis filter one carbon filter after the reverse osmosis filter that removes any small impurities that might remain in the water This 5 - filter system removes up to 97.2 % of over 1,000 -LSB-...]

Evidence indicates that increased iodine consumption replaces and therefore helps detox other halogens, such as fluoride and bromide, and even toxic metals like lead, aluminum and mercury.11 One theory is that liberal amounts of iodine in the diet can protect against the harmful effects of fluoridated water.12 Iodine supports the immune system and protects against abnormal growth of bacteria in the stomach.13

Once you start to remove these toxins your allergy symptoms will slowly disappear and your immune system can concentrate on protecting your body from infection and other diseases.If you want to prevent any of your symptoms from returning you will have to take steps to ensure that you lead a healthy lifestyle which includes fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meat and a high fiber diet.You should also get enough daily exercise and drink plenty of water to help with detoxification.

Protect your outdoor bench from the harsh elements with a Gardelle ™ protective fabric system that features an elegant water - repellent fabric top with a water - resistant PVC under - coating, plus a protective splash guard skirt.

Metro Parks and Nature protects water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and creates opportunities to enjoy nature close to home through a connected system of parks, trails and natural areas.

We conduct analyses and recommend policies for reducing transportation fatality and injury rates, increasing stewardship of the human and natural environment including air quality, water quality, and historic resources, and protecting environmental health while improving the transportation system.

Both Los Angeles and Philadelphia have instituted cutting - edge water filtration and recycling systems that are saving money and protecting local ecosystems.