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Lake Managers Get New Tool To Combat Algae

Tom Banse — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:57:13 +0000

Nothing spoils a summer swim in your favorite lake like an algae bloom.

Environmentalists Announce Water Pollution Lawsuit Over Escaped Coal

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:09:04 +0000

Environmental groups have collected samples of black rock collected in water bodies along train tracks in the Northwest and found that some of that rock is coal. The Sierra Club, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Columbia Riverkeeper and other environmental groups have sent a notice of intent to sue BNSF Railway and several coal companies for violations of the Clean Water Act.

The Next Act For Clean Water

Ashley Ahearn — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The Clean Water Act turned 40 this year. What has it accomplished? Where would we be without it? And what will the next 40 years look like for clean water in this country? Weekday presents a special broadcast produced by KUOW's EarthFix and Living On Earth from Public Radio International.

Eric Stowe Strives To Make A Splash In China With Clean Water

Ross Reynolds — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:54:55 +0000

Eric Stowe’s Seattle-based nonprofit Splash works to provide clean water to children in China and the developing world. Ross Reynolds talks with Eric Stowe about how he got involved in clean water and the struggles he faces in his work .

A City Grows Up: Shoreline Votes To Found Own Water Utility

Carolyn Adolph — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:05:27 +0000

Last Tuesday's general election marked a decisive moment for the city of Shoreline: 70 percent of voters there agreed to buy water services back from the city of Seattle and create their own water utility.

How We Got Into Such A Mess With Stormwater

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:41:22 +0000

The Clean Water Act took effect 40 years ago Thursday. In 1972, stormwater pollution was nowhere near a top priority. Today, it’s taken the lead as the top water contaminator. How bad is it? Puget Sound diver Laura James takes us where nobody wants to go — inside a stormwater outfall — to get an upclose look.

Read the full story on KUOW's EarthFix