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What are the health effects from exposure to radon?
There are no immediate symptoms from exposures to radon. Based on an updated Assessment of Risk for Radon in Homes, radon in indoor air is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. Smokers are at higher risk of developing radon-induced lung cancer. Lung…
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Procedures for the Development of Emissions Factors from Stationary Sources
This page includes information the document "Procedures for the Development of Emissions Factors from Stationary Sources."
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Greater Philadelphia Area Delaware River Watershed Panel 3
Presentations on the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Greater Philadelphia Area / Delaware River Watershed.
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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
This page contains information about a grants program funded by EPA Urban Waters and sponsored by the Urban Waters Federal Partnership. This page is for 2019 grants.
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The National Estuary Program: At the Forefront of Climate Change Adaptation, Hazard Mitigation, and Resilience
Report on the National Estuary Program's critical role in addressing impacts of the climate crisis
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EPA Announces Proposed Registration of Pesticide Fluoxapiprolin
News release on proposed registration of fluoxapiprolin.
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Workplan for the Anacostia Urban Waters Federal Partnership
Urban Waters Federal Partnership Work Plans for the Anacostia Watershed, Washington, DC
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How do I get a radon test kit? Are they free?
Radon test kits are available from several sources. Free test kits are sometimes available from local or county health departments, or from state radon programs. The National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University has test kits available to purchase online or call 1-800-SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236). Test kits are also available…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Presentation for the Greater Philadelphia Area/Delaware River Watershed All Partners Meeting
US fish and wildlife prsentation for the Urban Waters Federal Partners All Partners meeting for the Greater Philadelphia Area/Delaware River Watershed
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Mystic River Partnership Program Updates
Page to hold updates, ongoing efforts for the Mystic River partnership location
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Non-Governmental Organizations Supporting the Urban Waters Federal Partnership
Information on how Non-Government Organizations are working with the Urban Waters Federal Partnership.
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US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Project Collaboration Fact Sheet for the Green-Duwamish Watershed
Project and collaboration activities in progress at Green-Duwamish
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Baltimore Urban Waters Flood Science and Policy Action Report
The Baltimore Flood Report focused on identifying gaps between flood science and regulatory frameworks and producing recommendations to guide future partnership efforts to address regional flooding in central Maryland
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Summary of Proctor Creek Workplan Elements for 2015
A list of Watershed Specific Elements for the Work Plan for the Proctor Creek Watershed in Atlanta, Georgia
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New Orleans/ Lake Pontchartrain Urban Waters Projects 2019
List of projects New Orleans/ Lake Pontchartrain Urban Waters partners are working on to restore and revitalize the waters of Lake Pontchartrain.
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News and Updates from Proctor Creek
This page contains news and updates from the Proctor Creek Urban Waters Partnership location. They span ongoing projects, programs, and initiatives that this Atlanta-based partnership is taking on in its work plan.
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2019 Work Plan for Lake Pontchartrain Area/New Orleans (Louisiana)
Strategic Plan to develop a sustainable, locally‐led New Orleans/Lake Pontchartrain Urban Waters (UW) Program.
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Restoring the Green-Duwamish Watershed
Background information on the Green-Duwamish Watershed Urban Waters Federal Partnership in Washington.
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Occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in the South Platte
The widespread occurrence of natural and synthetic organic chemicals in surface waters can cause ecological risks and human health concerns.
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North Georgia Water Resources Agencies Proctor Creek Project Presentation
Information on the challenges facing the Proctor Creek Watershed, including: stormwater flooding, flooded housing, lack of economic opportunity.