Learn the Issues
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RadTown Uranium Activity 5: Radiation Contamination and Exposure
Radiation is all around us, all the time. However, many Native American and Alaska Native communities have been further exposed to radiation as a result of man-made activities. Learn more about exposure and contamination using this free activity.
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RadTown Radiation Exposure Activity 5: Radiation Health Effects
Ionizing radiation can damage cells and genetic material, like DNA, and exposure to radiation can increase our chances of developing cancer. This research-focused activity helps students understand health risks from different kinds of radiation.
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RadTown Uranium: Vocabulary Activities
Learn more about uranium with your students! This page provides background information for teachers and parents. Each RadTown activity for the classroom is Common Core State Standard (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) aligned.
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RadTown Radon: Vocabulary Activities
Learn more about radon with your students! This page provides background information for teachers and parents. Each RadTown activity for the classroom is Common Core State Standard (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) aligned.
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Overview of National Research Council Toxicity Testing Strategy
Review and proposal by the National Research Council (NRC) on long range vision and strategy for toxicity testing that incorporates emerging methods and technologies.
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Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Webcast Flyer
Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Webcast Flyer
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Integrating Water Quality Management and Natural Hazard Resilience through Nature Based Solutions Webcast
Watershed Academy webcast on Integrating Water Quality Management and Natural Hazard Resilience through Nature Based Solutions
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Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Webcast: Presentation Slides
Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Presentation Slides
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Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution Flyer
Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution
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Termites and Schools
Termites are insects that eat wood, soil, dead leaves, and sometimes paper. Learn more about termites and how to detect them.
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Tools for Tidal Restriction Avoidance and Removal Webinar Flyer
Coastal Wetland Restoration and Planning: Tools for Tidal Restriction Avoidance and Removal
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WIFIA Annual Report
WIFIA Annual Report
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Voluntary Programs for More Efficient Wood-Burning Appliances
Description of BurnWise voluntary programs available to wood burning appliance manufacturers
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Wood-Burning Changeout Resources for Tribes
Information for tribal communities about changeout programs and residential wood smoke.
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Dana Automotive Systems Group LLC in Reading, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Documents and Reports,Dana Automotive Systems Group LLC in Reading, Pennsylvania EPA ID PAD002343630
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading PA, Documents and Reports
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Griffin Pipe Products Company in Lynchburg, Virginia
RCRA Corrective Action Griffin Pipe Products Co., Lynchburg VA, Documents and Reports
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The Effects: Environment
Nutrient pollution fuels the growth of harmful algal blooms which devastate aquatic ecosystems.
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The Effects: Economy
Nutrient pollution has diverse and far-reaching effects on the U.S. economy, impacting tourism, property values, commercial fishing, recreational businesses and many other sectors that depend on clean water.
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The Effects: Human and Animal Health
Drinking, accidentally swallowing or swimming in water affected by a harmful algal bloom can cause serious health problems.