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EPA survey finds more than half of the nation’s river and stream miles in poor condition

WASHINGTON (EPA) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released Marcy 26 the results of the first comprehensive survey looking at the health of thousands of stream and river miles across the country, finding that more than half – 55 percent – are in poor condition for aquatic life.

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.

Webinar on Consumer Confidence Report rule electronic delivery framework

On March 7, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, EPA will hold a webinar to explain the consumer confidence report electronic delivery framework. Panelists will discuss electronic delivery methods and approaches appropriate to meet consumer confidence report rule requirements to "mail or otherwise directly deliver" the report to customers.

The webinar is intended for community water systems, state and federal drinking water regulators and other interested parties.