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EPA’s Science Advisory Board announces independent panel to peer review agency’s hydraulic fracturing research

Posted Fri, 2013/03/29 - 5:01pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON (EPA) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) independent Science Advisory Board (SAB)  announced March 25 the formation of its Hydraulic Fracturing Research Advisory panel. This panel of independent experts will peer review EPA’s 2014 draft report of results for its national study on any potential health and environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. Leading up to the peer review, the SAB panel will provide scientific feedback on EPA’s research in an open and transparent manner.

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

Posted Fri, 2013/03/29 - 4:45pm by RCAP

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

Posted Thu, 2013/02/21 - 3:41pm by RCAP

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.