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Boston and Other New England Communities Receive EPA Brownfields Grants
September 3, 2008
- News Release
- City of Boston News Release
- Related News Releases: Newtown, CT | Naugatuck, CT | Fitchburg, MA | Lowell, MA | Wrentham, MA
- More: Brownfields in New England
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Richford, Vt. Dairy Farmers Pay Consequences for Filling 41 Acres of Wetlands
September 4, 2008
The owners of the Richford, Vt. Pleasant Valley Farm, Mark and Amanda St. Pierre, will pay a significant penalty, restore damaged wetlands, and perform additional environmental projects under the terms of a settlement with EPA and the U.S. Dept. of Justice for converting 41 acres of wetlands to corn and hay production areas on their dairy farm.
New Water Discharge Permit Will Give Better Protection to Upper Blackstone River
August 22, 2008
An updated wastewater discharge permit for the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District will address severe water quality impairments in the Blackstone River and in Narragansett Bay. The new, tighter limits for phosphorus and nitrogen are contained in a final "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" (NPDES) permit developed by EPA.
N.H. Based Printing Manufacturing Company Fined for Environmental Violations in South Hadley, Mass.
August 27, 2008
A Hudson, New Hampshire-based company that manufactures digital plates for the printing industry has agreed to pay $31,975 and perform a supplemental environmental project (SEP) to resolve environmental violations related to a chemical spill at one of the company's South Hadley, Mass. manufacturing facilities, which is now closed.
New England Groups Selected for EPA Environmental Education Grants
August 20, 2008
Nine environmental education grants totaling $189,000 were chosen this year by EPA's New England office from among 65 applicants. These grants fund projects that focus on improving teaching skills for educators, typically through workshops; educating teachers, students or the public about the environment and potential health problems stemming from environmental pollution; helping states or communities to develop and deliver environmental education programs; or promoting environmental careers among students.
- News Releases: CT | ME | MA | NH
- More: EPA Environmental Education Resources in New England
EPA Grants Help New England Residents Enjoy Safe Beaches
August 13, 2008
With the summer beach season in high gear, EPA's New England office has awarded over $1.1 million in grants to help support beach programs in New England. The grant funds will be used to continue efforts to monitor water quality at New England's coastal beaches to ensure that people enjoying the beach are also enjoying healthy water conditions.
- News Releases: CT | ME | MA | NH | RI
- More: EPA's Clean New England Beaches Initiative
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Important Dates & Meetings
- September 11, 2008
South Weymouth Naval Air Station Restoration Advisory Board - South Weymouth, MA - September 17, 2008
NETC (Newport) Restoration Advisory Board - Newport, RI - September 25, 2008
New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - October 9, 2008
South Weymouth Naval Air Station Restoration Advisory Board - South Weymouth, MA - October 15, 2008
NETC (Newport) Restoration Advisory Board - Newport, RI - October 30, 2008
New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - More Public Meetings
