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TWRI and Water Resources Research Institutes across the U.S. are holding a joint webinar on April 23 at 10 a.m. Central Time focused on the NIWR National Competitive Grants RFPs. The full proposal process and funding priorities will be discussed, there will be opportunities for researchers to ask questions, and researchers will be able to identify potential collaborators in topic-specific breakouts. ➡️ Details and webinar link: https://lnkd.in/ga52r4eZ USGS in cooperation with NIWR will soon release their annual request for proposals under its National Competitive Grants Program (104g General, PFAS and Aquatic Invasive Species). Any investigator at an institution of higher learning is eligible to apply for these grants with research that focuses on priorities of regional and national importance. Application must be through the Water Resources Research Institute in their State or Territory. The RFP is anticipated to be released in mid-April, with an application deadline in late May 2024 – the exact date will vary by your state institute. #water #txwater #niwr

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Free for MABA Members: Chesapeake Water Environment Association PFAS Government Affairs Committee Webinar  https://lnkd.in/eYganzVg We will begin with a brief recap of the topics focused on by the EPA/WEF at the Fly-In during water week by Liz Colletti the Chair of GAC. Jim will present the following. Owing to the unique properties of the carbon-fluorine bond, PFAS are physically and chemically stable, have very low surface energies, and have excellent surfactant properties. Past and current uses of PFAS include uses in drilling fluids, heat transfer fluids, and to impart film-forming properties (i.e., allowing water to “wet” an oil surface) in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs). Additional uses of PFAS include coatings and inks, floor waxes, photographic emulsions, cleaning agents, lens anti-fog solutions, plating liquids, the manufacture of polymeric PFAS, mold-releasing agents, oil- and water-resistant surface treatments, and dry cleaning. These same properties that make PFAS useful in a broad variety of commercial, industrial, and consumer applications also have unique consequences towards their behavior in the environment and for treatment of these compounds. This talk will cover “the advanced basics” of PFAS definition, properties, and environmental chemistry and distribution, the implications for management and use of water resources, and will present an overview of the current landscape of remedial technologies.

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Tribal Utility News edition #126 is out! Take a look at the link below to read about the latest federal investments in rural water projects, our upcoming wastewater webinars, other webinars from the EPA and IHS, the latest news stories, and more. #waternews #tribalutilities #waterwebinars

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Drinking Water Lead - The EPA Drops the https://lnkd.in/ekERPs6b "Pre-Publication Version" of its "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

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USBR: Reclamation seeking public input on the Long-Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project Proposed changes hinge on managing releases and diversions from Shasta Reservoir From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation seeks public input on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement. #Biologicalopinions #BureauofReclamation #CentralValleyProject #StateWaterProject #Waterprojectoperations

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The NSR program requires facilities to obtain a permit before constructing a new major stationary source or undertaking a “major modification” of an existing major source. EPA’s NSR regulations include a two-step test to determine if an existing major source must obtain an NSR permit for a physical change or a change in the method of operation, often referred to as a “project.” In November 2020, EPA promulgated the Project Emissions Accounting rule (PEA rule) to clarify the applicable accounting procedures to determine when a physical change or change in the method of operation at a major stationary source would result in a significant emissions increase.1 The PEA rule clarified that both emissions increases and decreases from projects may be considered in Step 1 of the NSR major modification applicability test. This was a significant change, codifying the Project Emissions Accounting interpretation initially issued in a 2018 memorandum from then-Administrator Scott Pruitt. #NSRpermitting #cleanairregulations #EPAstandards

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☀️ #ICYMI! Check out the approved Integrated Resource Plan and learn how Platte River is moving toward a noncarbon energy future. Read more about it here: https://prpa.org/2024-irp

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Abandoned wells need to be properly sealed and closed off to prevent groundwater contamination or people & animals from falling down into them. Go to our help center post below to learn what to do if you have an unused well and watch a video of a well getting sealed! #privatewells #wellwater #abandonedwells #wellsafety

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The drought of 2024, has marked the driest 18-month period since 1987 in West Virginia. Check out the StoryMap below to understand the implications of drought on our Monongahela River Basin. https://lnkd.in/e3b_UPTk

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Susceptibility to landslides is more on the minds of environmental reporters, especially in the wake of #HurricaneHelene, which caused hundreds of them. To get a better read on local landslide risk for local stories, #SEJournalReportersToolbox recommends an enhanced resource from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which layers the risk data into easily readable map form. https://lnkd.in/dwwP-XQy

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DYK: The U.S. experienced 28 weather and climate disasters in 2023, exceeding the previous record of 22 set in 2020. Learn more about how remote sensing could shape the future of natural disaster assessment in WEF's Stormwater Report. #climatechange #stormwater #innovation

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Large pump stations are complex and have unique challenges. In this article for Wastewater Digest, we explore large pump station design, focusing on several key considerations for peak performance and longevity. #StantecWater

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NEW BLOG! ✍💥 🌿 How Do Invasive Plants Outcompete Native Species? Check out our latest blog written by the CAIP Communications summer intern, Anelise Bullard! 👩‍💻 https://lnkd.in/ewTvkM_W #InvasionScience #InvasivePlants #ScienceBlog

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