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EPA invites communities to apply for Smart-Growth assistance

WASHINGTON (EPA) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications from communities interested in exploring barriers to smart growth and testing innovative strategies that can create healthier, more sustainable places to live, work, and play.

Registration open for Dec. 4 EPA symposium on the importance of water to the U.S. economy

EPA is conducting a study on the importance of water in the U.S. economy to better understand how water contributes to the economic welfare of the nation and plays a critical role in many sectors of the U.S. economy. On December 4, EPA and American University will host a public symposium in Washington, D.C., with speakers that represent a diverse array of industries including agriculture, food and beverage production, manufacturing, recreation, tourism and fishing. EPA will also release a draft report on the importance of water to the U.S. economy.

The Oklahoman editorial: Water offers a chance to put Americans to work

A Sept. 16 editorial on NewsOK, a website sponsored by The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City), begins: