WASHINGTON – The D.C. area's heavy dose of sunshine over the last six weeks has begun to take its toll on the region's water supply system. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has issued a drought watch for the D.C. region, asking residents and business to conserve water. The record high temperatures along with ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 9, 2010
There seems to be a day for everything. And according to the National Ground Water Association (NGWA), September 14th is Protect Your Groundwater Day. “Every person can do something to protect groundwater in their local area—from not polluting it to using water wisely,” said Cliff Treyens, NGWA Public Awareness Director. “We each have a personal ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 9, 2010
Okay. So you've decided to go organic in your garden and stop using all of those chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers that you used to rely on. That's great, because fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides can wash into storm drains and pollute local waterways. But what are you supposed to do with all of those foul-smelling bottles of ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 9, 2010
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