| |
Nutrient
Trading
On October 3, 2005 DEP published
technical guidance for its proposed Nutrient Trading Program. More >> |
|
|
PFB Supports Proposed SRBC Water Use Regulation Revisions
On September 1, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission closed its public comment period on proposed revisions to its regulations governing water withdrawals and consumptive use projects. More >> |
State Water Plan Participants to Register Water
Use in 2006
Act 220, the Water Resources Planning Act,
requires DEP to update the State Water Plan. More>> |
| |
Well Owner Resource: The Master Well Owner Network
There are over 978,000 wells providing over 3 million people with their drinking water in Pennsylvania. More than 10,000 new wells are drilled every year. More >>
Well Owner Resource: www.wellowner.org Your one-stop resource for information relating to private water well systems and groundwater. Includes information on Well Maintenance and finding a reliable water well contractor.
Annual Well Water Checkup Fact Sheet: The National Ground Water Association recommends routine annual maintenance checks to ensure the proper operation of water wells and to monitor well water quality.
Wilkes University private wellowner and water testing program for agricultural businesses
|
|
Chesapeake Bay Commission Report Raises Cautions About Ethanol Impacts - 9/14/07
The Chesapeake Bay Commission this week issued a new report raising cautions about the impacts ethanol production will have on water quality and forests in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. More>> |
| Penn State Launches Water-Testing Program for PA Residents
|
To help ensure an abundant supply of safe water for people, crops and livestock, Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has launched a water-testing program. More >> |
|
Barnes and Tucker Mine Water Treatment Project Will Improve Environment and Support Farmers
Project is major step toward relieving PA farmers of consumptive water use requirements More >> |
Chesapeake Bay Program Supports Strengthening Farming in the Bay
In the "Forum" section of the October 2006 Chesapeake Bay Journal, Executive Director of EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program Rebecca Hanmer calls for preserving and strengthening farms in the Chesapeake Bay region. Full Story >> |
Nitrate Levels in Streams and Wells a Concern in Morrison Cove Valley in the Juniata Watershed
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) announced its findings for water quality, biological (aquatic insects, known as macroinvertebrates) and habitat conditions in Morrison Cove Valley streams. More >> |
Chesapeake Bay Executive Council Commits to Reducing Phosphorus in Lawn Care Products by Half
Under the new Healthy Lawns and Clean Water Initiative, Pennsylvania and its partners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed are working to cut the amount of phosphorus used in lawn care products throughout the 64,000-square-mile basin in half by 2009. More >> |
CAPWiz On-Line