Thursday, January 3, 2013

ENVIRO-NEWS: Jan. 3 & 4 Webinars on EPA’s Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Progress Report

Whether you are a friend or for of Hydraulic Fracturing, this upcoming webinar will provide current information on a recent study by the EPA.

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Jan. 3 & 4 Webinars on EPA's Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Progress Report

Information at
http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/getinvolved.html

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

ENVIRO-NEWS: Rainwater Catchment Design and Installation Standard--Public Review

If you are an advocate for rainwater harvesting, this is important to you....

Forwarded from
http://aspe.org/publicreview

Rainwater Catchment Design and Installation Standard

Comment period: November 29, 2012 - January, 18 2013

This Rainwater Catchment Design and Installation Standard (hereinafter referred to as the Standard) has been developed by a joint effort of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), with sponsorship support from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.  The purpose of this Standard is to assist engineers, designers, plumbers, builders/developers, local government, and end users in safely implementing a rainwater catchment system. This Standard is intended to apply to new rainwater catchment installations, as well as alterations, additions, maintenance, and repairs to existing installations.

[More information at
http://aspe.org/publicreview ]

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