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Water: The Neglected Resource

November 9, 2009 by Tyler Caine
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Using over 1,300 gallons per day per capita, many Americans have been lulled into the misconception that we do not have to worry about our water supply. We are paying a great deal of attention to our resources for energy: coal, oil, natural gas. Debates in the Climate Bill and the upcoming Environmental Summit in Copenhagen have... [read more]

A Better Road to Clean Water Act Compliance

October 13, 2009 by Aaron Renn
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I've noted before that the astronomical cost of Clean Water Act compliance for our cities was a killer. Most older cities are also struggling with deteriorated street infrastructure that would require another massive dose of spending to correct. Also, in the Midwest, most cities have street networks that are not even right in their... [read more]

Water Pollution Dampens Summer Fun

August 19, 2009 by Danielle Brigida
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August: the month where every spare moment is spent around water—swimming, fishing, boating, beachcombing. As summer wanes, you might consider how much clean streams, lakes and beaches mean to you and your loved ones. Sadly, this moment of reflection is also being forced on many of us:... [read more]

Clean Water Act Compliance Costs Are Hurting Our Cities and Promoting Sprawl

July 14, 2009 by Aaron Renn
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Cleveland has been unfairly portrayed as the epicenter of the housing crisis in America. One publication after another, national and international, has piled on. Yet why here? Clearly the Inland Empire areas, Miami condos, Phoenix, and even Minneapolis have had very bad housing situations, many of them arguably worse than Cleveland.I... [read more]

Busted! Bailin & Associates Fined for Clean Water Violations

June 8, 2009 by Adam Shake
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Bailin & Associates faces up to $157,000 in penalties of for alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act. Bailin & Associates, Inc. of Worcester has been constructing a 79-acre residential subdivision of townhouses in Worcester, Mass. Because the company is disturbing more than one acre of land, they are required to... [read more]