The Pollution in Your Drinking Well May Be Syngenta's "Trade Secret"

January 16, 2008–EPA says it can tell you how much of the herbicide atrazine may be in your drinking water - but you will have to swear not to tell anyone.

Didymo Gunks Up US Fisheries: That'snot Funny

January 9, 2008–Hideous, insidious rock snot smothers US waterways.

Water Shortages Spur Desalination Scrutiny

January 9, 2008–NRC takes closer look at desalination.

REPORT: Clean Water Act Violations Occur Routinely

October 24, 2007–In 2005, at least 3,600 facilities violated their water discharge permits more than 24,000 times, according to a US Public Interest Research Group report released Oct. 11, 2007.

Three National Academies Reports Coming in October

October 10, 2007–Three reports being released by the National Academies' National Research Council have strong environmental links. Reports concern water, biofuels and ongoing conflicts between national security and the open flow of scientific information.

Harmful Algal Blooms Now Lurk in All Costal Waters

September 26, 2007–Harmful algal blooms are increasing and now occur offshore of every coastal state and in some inland waters.

Is That a Park or a Storm Sewer? Trick Question

September 26, 2007–Lately the term "green infastructure" has gotten more specific as many cities seek more robust and cost-effective stormwater management.

Look for Cleanups of Local Rivers, Lakes and Shores

August 29, 2007–Covering for the slovenly among us, hundreds of thousands of volunteers are expected to participate in an annual trash collection effort on Sept. 15, 2007, along the shores of the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers.

One-Third of U.S. Beaches Report Unhealthy Conditions

August 1, 2007–As beach season crests in August, many swimmers will want to know whether, or how much, their favorite beach is contaminated.

Voluntary Program Targets Coastal Boating Pollution

July 4, 2007–A voluntary program designed to reduce nonpoint (diffuse) sources of coastal water pollution caused by boating has been slowly expanding since the late 1990s.