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Written by River News Now
Monday, 27 September 2010
New York, New York - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed a section of the Black River, which runs through the villages of Carthage and West Carthage in Jefferson County, NY, on its Superfund National Priorities List of the country’s most hazardous waste sites. The Black River empties into the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
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Elevated Nitrogen and Phosphorus Still Widespread in Much of the Nation’s Streams and Groundwater

Written by USGS
Monday, 27 September 2010
Yuma, Arizona - Elevated concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients that can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems and human health, have remained the same or increased in many streams and aquifers across the Nation since the early 1990’s, according to a new national study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Dust Hastens Colorado River Snowmelt, Cuts Flow

Written by River News Now
Monday, 27 September 2010
Washington, DC - Dust caused by human activities in the American desert Southwest is a contributing factor in speeding up the melting of snow and reducing runoff in the mountains of the Colorado River basin, according to a new study led by NASA and co-authored by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Simple Steps Can Make The Difference When Disaster Hits

Written by NAPSI
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI)-Make a kit and have a plan. Those are the two simple steps emergency management officials and experts say families should take before the unexpected occurs, whether it’s a hurricane, tornado, blizzard or power outage.
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Vent-Free Gas Heat: The Clean, Green Choice

Written by NAPSI
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Page, Arizona (NAPSI) Economy, style and safety. These are three reasons a growing number of homeowners are turning to clean, green, vent-free gas-heating products, which include heaters, logs, stoves, inserts and fireplaces.
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Share The Exceptional Work Of Extraordinary Artists

Written by NAPSI
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
(NAPSI) - You can be known for having a gift for giving if you heed four hints:
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Nostalgia Makes A Comeback

Written by NAPSI
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
(NAPSI) - What’s old is new again, at least when it comes to home decor and entertaining these days.
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Inspiring Children To Follow Their Dreams

Written by NAPSI
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - For young girls, dance can offer many benefits—from improved endurance and flexibility to enhanced confidence and strength. It can also help young girls learn how to reach for their dreams.
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