Ecosystems


New Law Would Authorize, Fund Great Lakes' Cleanup

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, led by EPA, would target the most significant chemical, biological, and physical problems in the system.

Study Finds Governments Using Markets to Save Species

Ecosystem Marketplace says properly structured mitigation programs result in creating natural habitat that is larger than the area affected by development and potentially better integrated into the regional ecosystem.

Railroad Company to Pay $4 M for 2005 Chlorine Spill

Norfolk Southern Railway allegedly violated CWA and CERCLA, and the incident resulted in nine deaths in Graniteville, S.C.

Chemical Signatures Track Contaminants in Fish, Maybe People

The University of Michigan led a study exploring the sources of mercury to ocean fish.

Study: Maurepas Swamp, Marshes Dying for Lack of Fresh Water

A Southeastern Louisiana University study says that fresh water, either from the Mississippi River or other sources, is needed to sustain the second largest coastal forest in the state.

Floridians Get More Time to Comment on Water Quality Standards

EPA will schedule additional public hearings in April.

Agency Seeks Comments on Vessel Water Discharges Report

EPA has completed a draft of the report Congress requested in 2008 and would like to hear your feedback.

USDA Initiative to Improve Mississippi River Water Quality

A new $320 million, four-year initiative could significantly improve drinking water quality for Americans in 12 states in the Mississippi River Basin.



B&V Enhances Columbia, Mo., Wastewater Plant, Energy Savings

Black & Veatch has designed the stimulus-funded facility to lower vehicle emissions, use renewable energy, and improve reliability.

Blue Tee Corp. Provides Nearly $1.4 M for Superfund Cleanup

The public is invited to comment on the proposed settlement, which will fund remaining cleanup at the Anderson-Calhoun Mine and Mill site.

EPA Orders CAPECO to Clean Up P.R. Explosion Site

After two contractors quit the cleanup job, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered Caribbean Petroleum Refinery to take care of the problem caused by the October 2009 explosion and fire at its petroleum tank farm in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Study: Small Family Farms Better in Tropics

University of Michigan researchers claim that small family farms can match or exceed productivity of industrial scale operations in tropical zones, and maintain biodiversity.

Ocean Waves May Trigger Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapse

Researchers propose that southbound traveling infragravity waves may be a key mechanical agent that contributes to the production and/or expansion of the pre-existing crevasse fields on ice shelves.

Southern Antarctic Peninsula from 1947 to 2009

USGS: Ice Shelves Disappearing on Antarctic Peninsula

U.S. Geological Survey says retreating ice shelves could result in sea-level rise and threaten coastal communities and low-lying islands worldwide.

Conn. DEP Officer Recommends Millstone NPDES Renewal

The Millstone Power Station will need to take steps to protect aquatic life and study the cooling system, however.

Pennsylvania Onboard with New Great Lakes Action Plan

The governor said his state will have to integrate current restoration plans into a specific set of priorities and actions for government and nongovernment organizations.

National Wildlife Week Set for March 15-21

The National Wildlife Federation campaign week is the time to get those "inside kids" to take a walk on the wild side.