Sentences with phrase «water quality efforts»

«By doing this, by closing this loophole, it will advance the water quality efforts that we have engaged in and set the stage for the evolution away from the use of non-performing cesspools and septic systems.

Cuomo's office touted the grant and other water quality efforts, including the launch of the Finger Lakes Water Hub that provides staff to study algal bloom and focus on Owasco Lake watershed projects and other watersheds in the region.

Not exact matches

Sarasota Herald - Tribune: Environmentalists Say The Changes «Were Tailor Made For Polluters Like Georgia Pacific, Just As Were Earlier And Failed Efforts To Reduce Water Quality Standards On The Lower St. Johns.»

They say the weakening changes were tailor made for polluters like Georgia Pacific, just as were earlier and failed efforts to reduce water quality standards on the Lower St. Johns.»

Key to this effort has been the operation of a solar - assisted shellfish hatchery, the application of innovative aquaculture technology and a continuing vigilance to improve and maintain the good surface water quality crucial to a viable shellfish industry.

In part, the clash pits residents concerned about preserving recreational space at a neighborhood park against Park District officials with a broader ecological interest in improving the quality of area waters and contributing to flood - control efforts.

In addition to protecting critical habitat for native species, Mass Audubon's land conservation efforts provide many quality - of - life benefits, including clean drinking water, locally grown food, and places to learn about and enjoy nature.

Conservation efforts lead to the return of native fish and improved water quality for the Fox River, Hoag said.

But now, McLaughlin, a state assemblyman from Rensselaer County, is stepping up his efforts to shame his fellow Republicans in the upper house into holding hearings on water quality issues in Hoosick Falls.

The septic replacement program is just one of the «multi-pronged» efforts being undertaken to protect and restore water quality, he and Ms. Burke - Gonzalez said.

In his opening and closing remarks, Peter Van Scoyoc, a Democrat serving his second term on the town board, pointed to his record, and that of the sitting board, on open space preservation, water quality protection efforts, energy efficiency, social services, obtaining grants, and planning for the future through ongoing hamlet studies and creation of a plan that accounts for rising sea level and shoreline erosion.

Efforts are being made to monitor the water quality of the Fonteyn Kill, led by Vassar College's Environmental Research Institute and the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Dutchess County Environment Program.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a $ 10.4 million effort to improve Long Island's water quality by restoring native shellfish populations.

As we continue the strong efforts of the Governor's Water Quality Rapid Response Team, the work of the Finger Lakes Water Hub and the state's investments to study algae blooms will be valuable resources in helping New Yorkers understand and mitigate this emerging issue,» said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos.

«We have made major investments in water quality improvement and upstate transportation systems and are building on efforts to combat poverty in communities everywhere.

New York state will spend $ 10 million to boost native shellfish populations on Long Island, an effort Gov. Andrew Cuomo says will help improve local 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.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's administration has abandoned its attempt to put a proposed water fee to voters this November, saying officials ran out of time to persuade skeptical state lawmakers to put the effort to expand sewers and improve water quality on the ballot.

Also at 1 p.m., Toxics Targeting holds a news conference on the release of a new Pipeline Safety Oversight Audit of the PSC and statewide citizen efforts to kill the Section 401 Water Quality Certification required for the proposed Constitution Pipeline to be built, 38 Hawley St., Binghamton.

In the letter, the Hoosick Falls residents thank Hannon for his push on Drinking Water Quality Institute and the Senate Republican - backed effort for a clean water bondWater Quality Institute and the Senate Republican - backed effort for a clean water bondwater bond act.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said the nitrogen removal system is one step in the larger «Reclaim our Water» effort to combat decades of declining water quaWater» effort to combat decades of declining water quawater quality.

Cuomo has touted the state's efforts to combat the Trump administration on a variety of environmental issues, including climate change and water quality.

In the campaign, he has pointed to the town board's environmental record, including the preservation of hundreds of acres of open space and its work to implement water - quality remediation efforts.

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.

Onondaga Lake has seen major improvement in water quality since remediation efforts began, but some remain dissatisfied and blame corporate influence for preventing a full restoration.

He has focused his efforts on saving taxpayer dollars through Government Reform — boosting Economic Development to create local and lasting Suffolk County jobs — improving Long Island's Water Quality to protect the region's water supply — and enhancing the Quality of Life of Suffolk residents by improving public safety and investing in County parks and rWater Quality to protect the region's water supply — and enhancing the Quality of Life of Suffolk residents by improving public safety and investing in County parks and rwater supply — and enhancing the Quality of Life of Suffolk residents by improving public safety and investing in County parks and roads.

The governor's proposal is the latest in a series of long - term efforts made over the past few years to improve water quality in the county.

«It is evident that our regional economic revitalization directly correlates to how we embrace, protect and enhance the quality of our water, and this planning effort helps us maximize these resources without sacrificing our quality of life and environment».

While many water - quality cleanup efforts focusing on the reduction of phosphorus have been highly effective, that success can also result in a decrease in microbial processes that remove nitrogen from water.

I strongly oppose efforts to weaken existing safe water standards or undermine the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to enforce water quality rules.

The findings, published in Environmental Science and Technology, are part of long - term efforts to improve water quality in the Bronx River Estuary.

Under the next White House Administration, Holdren said, science - based challenges that will require sustained, robust investment include efforts to ensure safe and sustainable food, water, and energy for everyone, reduce greenhouse gases, minimize harm from climate change already underway, combat diseases such as Zika, defeat cancer, improve quality - of - life for those who are aging, prevent devastating asteroid impacts, and send humans into space «not just to visit, but to stay.»

The federal government should begin a major effort to measure greenhouse gas emissions tied to the nation's booming natural gas industry, a Department of Energy advisory panel said today in a series of proposals on air and water quality issues.

On January 23, an EPA employee leaked that agency staff were instructed to put a freeze on all grants and contracts, which delegate and fund state efforts such as water quality testing and air pollution monitoring.

Ending the program would stop its monitoring efforts in all these areas, including water quality, Rabe says.

► Last Friday at ScienceInsider, Juan David Romero reported that IBM and more than 60 scientists are teaming up for the Jefferson Project, an effort that will use New York's «Lake George as a test bed for an array of sophisticated «smart» sensors that will monitor 25 different variables, including biological characteristics and water chemistry and quality.»

It will significantly increase the effort necessary to achieve water quality standards required by the EU.

The Baywatchers program has amassed more than two decades of data that has been a valuable resource over the years not only to the Coalition's education and outreach efforts, but also to agencies that monitor water quality and draft clean up plans.

The program coordinates a multi-year effort to restore the bay's water quality and habitat quality and to increase its productivity.

The Chesapeake dead zones, which have been highly variable in recent years, threaten a multi-year effort to restore the Bay's water quality and enhance its production of crabs, oysters, and other important fisheries.

The researchers found that, «despite large environmental change and management efforts over recent decades, water quality of lakes in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. has not overwhelmingly degraded or improved.»

While those efforts may pay off locally and result in better water quality in that lake, these little victories don't always add up to a bigger win.

One recent example of the power of these entities is the effort by the Local 370 plumbers union in Flint, Michigan to address the disastrous water quality crisis.

Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency: Schools have made efforts to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality and conservation, decrease hazardous waste production, and expand use of alternative transportation.

Some prices may be high for food bowls but they are not your regular plastic or metallic dog bowl, these are high - quality, fashionable and state - of - the - art food and water dog bowls designed for your pets with a lot of effort, care and attention to details throughout the whole process.

Every store could probably easily double their sales of water quality products if they make the effort to show their customers just how important these items are.

ABOUT OLD FELLA BURKE COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE: Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue, Inc. exists to improve the quality of life of forsaken companion animals by giving them medical care, food, water, shelter, and love via a foster home network and through efforts to find suitable forever homes.

Equally important to providing top - notch quality to happy guests for Peter and Lapoint is the environmental impact of our activities; — We've put a lot of effort into tracking and reducing the use of plastic, water and other resources to minimise our footprint and we aim to continue that at Quinta Lizandro.

In my first four years at The Times, I wrote dozens of stories about efforts to preserve the quality of New York City's water supply — 19 reservoirs surrounded by 2,000 square miles of rapidly developing exurbs — without having to build a giant filtration plant.

Senator Cantwell has also led efforts to improve water quality along the Pacific coast.