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Out of sight, out of mind: Carcinogenic chemical spreads beneath Michigan town

Posted Mon, 2013/09/09 - 11:19am by RCAP

When state and federal environmental officials visited the tucked-away town of Mancelona, Mich., 15 years ago, their presence surprised local residents.

"My heart and most of my life has been spent here in Antrim County,” said Gary Knapp, a long-time resident. “And I knew nothing of its environmental problems.”

Free online program educates homeowners with water wells

Posted Tue, 2012/11/20 - 1:05pm by RCAP

Homeowners in small communities and rural areas without a public water supply often don’t fully understand how to manage, operate, and protect their private well.

The Illinois State Water Survey and the Illinois Water Resources Center at the University of Illinois are pleased to announce a new, nationwide training initiative funded by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.