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Research Opportunity for Boston-Area Science Programs

March 17, 2010

News Story Graphic EPA is seeking to work collaboratively with a Boston-area college or university's engineering, biology or environmental science department on water quality research in urban waters including the Mystic River. The deadline for universities is 3/31 and for students is 4/12.

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EPA New England's Curt Spalding Expands Environmental Conversation on Twitter

March 11, 2010

News Story Graphic Following the lead of President Obama's directive to make government more open and accessible, EPA‘s top official in New England, Curt Spalding, is using Twitter to expand the dialogue on environmental issues and to provide his personal, unique insight into how he and EPA are addressing challenges in the 21st Century.

Town of Fairhaven, Mass. Receives $7.9 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Improve Green Infrastructure

March 8, 2010

News Story Graphic Today EPA awarded the City of Springfield, Mass. a $491,067 Climate Showcase Community grant for projects that will combat climate change. The funds will help Springfield increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

City of Springfield, Mass. Receives Nearly $500,000 in Climate Showcase Community Grant Money

March 8, 2010

New England Wastewater Treatment Plants Recognized for Excellence

March 1, 2010

News Story Graphic EPA recently selected several New England wastewater treatment facilities for Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Awards.

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Settlement Resolves Chlorine Spills by Connecticut Power Plant

March 3, 2010

News Story Graphic The owner and operator of a coal-fired power plant in Montville, Conn., AES Thames, LLC, will pay a penalty of $140,000 to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, arising from releases of chlorine from the plant to the Thames River in 2006.

Other News
VT	Vermont Real Estate Developer and its Demolition Contractor Agree to Pay Penalty for Clean Air Violations
NE	Curt Spalding Sworn in as Regional Administrator on One-Year Anniversary of Recovery Act
ME	Additional Maine Communities Protect Coastal Waters, "No Discharge Area" will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head
RI	Rhode Island Based Landlords Pay Fine for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint
MA	New Stormwater Permit Designed to Improve Water Quality in Eastern Massachusetts
MA	EPA Seeks Public Input on Use of Modified Grenade Simulators at Camp Edwards
RI	Asbestos Violations at Newport Naval Station Result in Fines
RI	Rhode Island Landlord Faces Fines for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint
CT	Connecticut Teen Creates Video About "Green Driving" Tips for Teens
NE	U.S. EPA Releases Annual Enforcement Results and Mapping Tool
MA	Settlement Reached at Sutton Brook Disposal Area Superfund Site in Massachusetts
MA	Asbestos and Other Hazards Removed from Walpole, Mass. Superfund Site
CT	Settlement for Old Southington Landfill Superfund Site Ensures Protections from Contaminated Groundwater
MA	Apartment Complex Owner Pays Fine for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint in Springfield, Mass.
CT	Bridgeport Selected as Environmental Justice Showcase Community

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