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April 5, 2016
Earth & Water was pleased to co-sponsor the 2016 William K. Reilly Awards for environmental governance and leadership. Congratulations to this year’s winners, Mindy Lubber and Bob Perciasepe, along with the new Reilly Scholars, Maria Manuella Athayde and Maggie McCarey. The event, which took place on March 31 at American University in Washington DC, was […]
March 24, 2016
Value of Water Coalition Partners Announce Commitments at White House Water Summit On World Water Day, March 22nd, the White House hosted a Water Summit to shine a spotlight on creative, cross-cutting solutions to solve today’s water challenges. Federal agencies, business leaders, local utilities and practitioners, and environmental organizations announced 150 new efforts and commitments […]
March 24, 2016
Program slated to grant certifications in 2017 DC Water (Washington, D.C.) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) on Feb. 8 announced they will create a National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) to certify individuals who install, inspect, and maintain green infrastructure systems. “WEF and DC Water are providing the leadership for the program,” […]
March 23, 2016
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the availability of up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The funding is being made available through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) innovative Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Created […]
March 18, 2016
By David LaFrance CEO, American Water Works Association If there is one lesson to be learned from the Flint crisis, it is this: Our communities will be safer in the long run with no lead pipes in the ground. That’s why the board of the American Water Works Association – recognizing our first core principle […]
March 17, 2016
Today, Governor Snyder and EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, appeared before the House Oversight committee on events that unfolded in Flint Michigan that contributed to the city’s water crisis. Needless to say, finger pointing and recriminations ruled the day. I had the opportunity this week to present to members of the National Association of Clean Water […]
March 16, 2016
By Timothy Cama – 03/15/16 04:52 PM EDT Reposted from The Hill Lawmakers of both parties took the opportunity Tuesday to lash out at key local, state and federal officials for their roles in the Flint, Mich., drinking water crisis.As the former Flint mayor, state-appointed emergency manager and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official in […]
March 15, 2016
This week, EPA Chief, Gina McCarthy, who will testify before the House Oversight committee on Thursday, made a preemptive strike, blasting the state of Michigan as a failed state environment partner in Flint. The WashPo op-ed titled “Michigan evaded the EPA on Flint. We can’t let that happen elsewhere” goes like this. This week, I […]
March 14, 2016
EPA is now accepting applications for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. EPA, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, administers this award to honor, support and encourage educators who incorporate environmental education in their classrooms and teaching methods. The program recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers who bring innovative approaches to environmental […]
March 10, 2016
The U.S. Department of Interior announced this week its decision to tap Jeff Klein to be the Executive Director of the new Natural Resource Investment Center. Martin Doyle, who is on sabbatical from Duke University’s Water Policy Program at the Nicholas Institute, will support Klein and the Interior’s efforts to energize and leverage new investments to improve […]