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An EPA administrator writes that clean water is environmental justice

Posted Tue, 2012/10/16 - 4:34pm by RCAP

Nancy Stoner, acting Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Water, has blogged about the connection between environmental justice and clean water. In the blog post, Stoner acknowledges the importance of access to safe water for communities, the role of partnerships to revitalize communities while securing cleaner water, and the opportunity to expand the conversation on environmental justice.

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EPA blog highlights workforce needs in water sector

Posted Fri, 2012/03/09 - 3:19pm by RCAP

Nancy Stoner, acting Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water, blogged about her roundtable attendance with utility managers and leaders to discuss developing the next generation of the workforce in the water sector.  In the blog, Stoner cites examples across the country of organizations building on American skills and EPA’s efforts to promote water-sector careers.

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EPA Office of Water’s senior adviser blogs on tribal water perspectives and place-based knowledge

Posted Fri, 2011/12/02 - 10:18am by RCAP

 The Office of Water’s Senior Adviser, Ellen Gilinsky, posted a blog on her trip to the 2011 National Tribal Water Quality Conference near Santa Fe, N.M. In the post, Gilinsky shares her experience with the sessions and insights on people and place-based approaches to water protection. 

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