“There’s been a long time passing without much information about what the remediation was,” said Alan Karasin, treasurer of the PTA. “We would get periodic reports that things were being replaced but we didn’t exactly know what or when.”
Energy
PA Awards Water Quality-Related Grants Funded By $12.6M Penalty Against Sunoco
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA — Remember the $12.6 million penalty on Sunoco for dozens of permit violations during construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline? The Department of Environmental Protection said at the time it would turn that penalty into grants for projects related to water quality, watershed restoration and stormwater management. The DEP just put out a list of where that money is going.
environment
Wolf Sets Up Government Panel To Study PFAS Chemicals
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Advocates: Move is a positive step but won’t protect public unless health limits are set
binghamton
Warm And Humid End Of Summer Could Diminish New York’s Fall Colors
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – A hot and humid end of summer could result in dampened fall colors in parts of New York this fall.
Environment
As Public Concern On PFAS Rises, EPA Urged To Set Enforceable Health Standard
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At Congressional hearing, advocates say federal government needs to address contamination concerns
binghamton
Nine Killed In Drowning Incidents Across Great Lakes During Holiday Weekend
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, nine people drowned in the Great Lakes over Labor Day weekend, including one unidentified man found in Lake Ontario near Wilson, NY.
Government
Trump Nominates New Great Lakes Commissioners
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There may soon be some new faces at the helm of the International Joint Commission, which helps protect and regulate the Great Lakes. The White House has announced the names of the three new commissioners for the IJC.
Environment
Advocates Say New Drinking Water Legislation Would Tighten Federal Control Over Chemical Contaminants
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Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments
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Centuries-Old Plant Collections Could Answer Questions About Impact Of Urbanization
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Hundreds of thousands of preserved plants will be made available online
binghamton
Water War Along Upper Delaware Pits New York Against Downstream Environmentalists
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Environmentalists call for new agreement to manage flows; NYC says accord was agreed between itself and four states
Environment
After EPA Warning, PA Hikes Fees On Water Systems To Hire More Inspectors
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Nearly two years ago, the EPA told Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection that its water program was so under-staffed and under-funded, it was failing to enforce federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards.