Leaks can run, but they can’t hide
Household leaks cost the country more than a trillion gallons of water a year—enough to quench the water needs of roughly 11 million homes. The common culprits are toilet flappers,…
LaSalle County Joins P2D2 Network
…from left to right: Bob Shull, Ottawa public works director; Jennifer Sines, clinical pharmacist, Illinois Valley Community Hospital; Captain Brent Roalson, Ottawa Police Dept.; and Bob Rick, Ottawa Public Works…
In the news: Report, campaign highlight threats to Great Lakes water supplies
From Lake Michigan Shore: With the greatest freshwater source on the planet in our backyard, it’s easy to think it is an infinite source. But a new report and campaign…
Restoration: It’s not just for the birds
Residents of Sheboygan, Wisconsin are seeing their namesake river, and the opportunities it holds for the community, in a whole new light thanks to a suite of cleanup projects completed…
Get Smart Growth: New Publication Promotes Resource Protection in Indiana
…to protect communities’ natural resources and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods through mixed-use development, transportation accessibility, and protection of open spaces. With help from Planning with POWER, smart…
In the news: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds help in the fight against invasive plants
The U.S. EPA recently awarded a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant to the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust to help them in their fight against some of the most common and…
In the news: Wisconsin governor signs lamprey control measure
In the battle against invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes region, Wisconsin has committed to the fight with new legislation signed last week. From the Journal-Sentinel Online: “To…
This day in history: Drinking water standards go national
…operators and managers. The 1996 amendments also make it easier for you to learn where your water comes from, how it is treated, and what you can do…
A delicious solution to Great Lakes algae issues?
…surrounding waterways. The danger of these algal blooms comes in the form of botulism outbreaks, toxins, and harmful metabolites – all of which can have serious consequences for native plants,…