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NRDC report reveals 29 states unprepared for growing water threats to economy, health

Posted Wed, 2012/04/11 - 2:48pm by RCAP

First-of-its-kind state-by-state analysis examines climate-preparedness levels in all states, revealing nation’s best and worst

General Overview: Steve Fleischli, Director, NRDC Water & Climate Program

2010-2011 Climate Change and Water Progress Report available online

Posted Wed, 2012/02/01 - 12:56pm by RCAP

EPA has released the “U.S. EPA National Water Program Strategy: Response to Climate Change 2010 - 2011 National and Regional Highlights of Progress.” This is the third and final progress report covering the 2008 version of EPA’s climate change strategy. Future annual progress reports will reflect activities related to the 2012 version that is under development.

USDA Rural Development: Helping to put Americans to work

Posted Wed, 2012/01/18 - 5:35pm by RCAP

Annual report reflects administration's drive to create opportunity in rural regions

WASHINGTON (USDA)- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided highlights of USDA Rural Development fiscal year (FY) 2011 investments in job-creating businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation on Jan. 17. According to estimates, Rural Development investments created or saved about 440,000 jobs last year.