Interactive map of managed aquifer recharge projects around the world

The International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC) hosts an interactive map that compiles over a thousand managed aquifer recharge (MAR) case studies from over 50 countries. The MAR Portal is one of several groundwater related maps within the IGRAC global groundwater information system.

Senate EPW committee hearing reviews Clean Water Act rule

On April 26, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) held an oversight hearing to review the Obama Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

Early warning and management can minimize impacts of harmful algal blooms

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) hosted a briefing on April 4 to discuss the economic and public health impacts of harmful algal blooms.

Interactive map of environmental information in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Watershed Health Assessment Framework provides a comprehensive look at Minnesota's watershed and environmental information in the form of an interactive map. The map includes information on:

What are tar sands?

Tar sands (also called oil sands) are a mixture of sand, clay, water, and bitumen.^[1] Bitumen is a thick, sticky, black oil that can form naturally in a variety of ways, usually when lighter oil is degraded by bacteria.^[2] Bitumen has long been used in waterproofing materials for buildings, and is most familiar today as the binding agent in road asphalt.

Bill introduced to help at-risk water systems

Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-52) introduced the Secure and Resilient Water Systems Act (H.R.1579) on March 16.

Interactive map of stormwater information in New York State

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Stormwater Interactive Map provides information on stormwater issues in New York State. The interactive map includes:

Interactive map of water quality in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Water Condition Viewer provides a huge amount of information on water quality in Wisconsin. The map includes:

Interactive map of environmental information in West Virginia

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection provides an interactive map of environmental information in West Virginia. The map includes:

House introduces amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act

On February 15, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-6) introduced an amendment (H.R.1068) to the Safe Drinking Water Act, which was last amended in 1996.

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