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NOAA, BOEM: Historic, 19th century shipwreck discovered in northern Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

While most of the ship's wood has long since disintegrated, copper that sheathed the hull beneath the waterline as a protection against marine-boring organisms remains, leaving a copper shell retaining the form of the ship. The coppe...

Southern Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Seek to Protect Coastal Water from ...

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - May 4, 2012) - E.P.A. is considering a suggestion to designate the coastal waters of Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds and the Islands as a "No Discharge Area." If approved, discharges of treated and untreated boat sewage would be prohibited within the town boundaries of Chilmark, West Tisbury, Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Gosnold, Falmouth, Mashpee, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Chatham and Nantucket. On behalf of the Commonwealth, the Massachus...

E.P.A. Approves Additional Field Work at Fletcher’s Paint Superfund Location in ...

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - May 4, 2012) - E.P.A. has approved additional field investigations requested by the General Electric Co. (GE) at the Fletcher's Paint Works and Storage Facility Superfund Location in Milford, New Hampshire. GE's contractor, Arcadis US Incorporated began these investigations in April 2012. These activities will continue for approximately 3 months. Implementation of these field investigations will result in additional data that will reduce uncertainties associat...

Connecticut Citizens and Organizations Gain Prestigious Regional E.P.A. Environmental Award

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 25, 2012) - 11 environmental awards will be given to Connecticut environmental groups, individuals, businesses, nonprofit and government agencies today in Boston's Faneuil Hall as E.P.A. presented its yearly Environmental Merit Awards for 2012. The merit awards, recognizing valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving, are a unique way that E.P.A. can recognize individuals and groups that are making significant impacts on e...

New Hampshire Citizens Gain Prestigious Regional E.P.A. Environmental Awards

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 25, 2012) - 3 New Hampshire citizens from the Granite State will be recognized today in Boston's Faneuil Hall as E.P.A. presented its yearly Environmental Merit Awards for 2011. The merit awards, recognizing valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving, are a unique way that E.P.A. can recognize individuals and groups that are making significant impacts on environmental quality in distinct ways. Awarded by E.P.A....

Mount Hope Bay Seek “No Discharge” Designation to Stem Boat Pollution

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 19, 2012) - E.P.A. is evaluating a suggestion from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to designate the state waters of Mount Hope Bay as a "No Discharge Area." If approved, discharges of treated and untreated boat sewage would be prohibited within the town boundaries of Dighton, Berkley, Freetown, Somerset, Swansea, and Fall River. Mount Hope Bay is a shared waterbody between Massachusetts and R.I. and in 1998 Rhode Island designated all their state water...

Boston Area Ranked Tenth Metropolitan Area for Energy Star Labeled Buildings

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 11, 2012) - The Boston metropolitan area continued to be ranked in the top 25 metropolitan areas of the country for Energy Star labeled buildings in 2011. Boston was ranked number 10, up from number twelve in 2010. During 2011, 161 buildings in the Boston area, with in excess of 44 million square feet of floor space, earned the Energy Star designation. E.P.A. estimates that these buildings saved $61 million in energy costs and avoided emissions equ...

New iPad, iPhone app helps mariners avoid endangered right whales

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

For the 1st time, mariners operating along the U.S. east coast can gain a visual display of all relevant right whale management initiatives and warnings via their iPad or iPhone, including Seasonal ...

New West Coast studies to look at models for sustaining America's fishing industry

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Part of the "locavore" trend, Bob Campbell of Yankee Fishermen's Co-Op sells lobster and shrimp to patrons at a winter farmer's market in Exeter, N.H.

9 New England Organizations Get Energy Star Awards

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - March 15, 2012) - 9 New England organizations have received 2012 awards from the Energy Star Program. Each year, E.P.A. and the D.O.E. (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. Organizations are acknowledged in one of 3 major award categories: Partner of the Year, Award for Sustained Excellence, and Award for Excellence. These organizations are being acknowledged for their lon...

Imaging, climate, disaster response on tap for PNNL at AAAS

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100

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Lebanon, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Acknowledged for Outstanding Service

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston-Jan. 23, 2012) Donald Schagen, Superintendent of the Lebanon, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant is being recognized with a "2011 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award" by EPA. The E.P.A. Regional Wastewater Awards Plan acknowledges personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managing and operating wastewater treatment facilities throughout New England. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services was instr...

Manchester, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Acknowledged for Excellence

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston-January 23, 2012) The Manchester, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently recognized by E.P.A. with a 2011 Regional Industrial Pretreatment Plan Excellence Award. The E.P.A. Regional Wastewater Excellence Awards Plan was established to recognize and honor the employees of publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for their commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance. More often than not, and particularly with the...

Franklin Pierce University, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Acknowledged for ...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston-January 23, 2012) - Richard Emberley, Plant Operator of the Franklin Pierce University, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant is being recognized with a "2011 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award" by EPA. Mr. Emberley has been the Chief Plant Operator of the Franklin Pierce University Wastewater Treatment Plant since 2000. He has done an outstanding job over the years. The E.P.A. Regional Wastewater Awards Plan acknowledges personnel in the wastewater ...

Claremont, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant Acknowledged for Excellence

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston-January 23, 2012) The Claremont, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently selected by E.P.A. for a 2011 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. The Claremont Wastewater Treatment Plant, led by Robert Lauricella, Plant Manager, was acknowledged by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. The Claremont Wastewater Plant staff includes: Bill Lewis, Assistant Plant Manager, Robin Fell...

$372K in E.P.A. Grants Awarded to Enhance Health in New England Communities

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - Jan. 10, 2012) - EPA's New England office is awarding 13 grants across New England under its 2011 Healthy Communities Grant Program, totaling approximately $372,000, to support community plans addressing environmental and public health issues. The plans funded through this plan will result in reduced environmental risk, protection and improvement of human health, and enhancements to the quality of life for communities across New England. The Healthy Comm...

E.P.A. Analysis Shows Increase in 2010 Toxic Chemical Delivers in New Hampshire

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - Jan. 5, 2012) - EPA's most recent Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data is now accessible for the reporting year of 2010. TRI reporting provides Americans with vital information about their communities by publishing information on toxic chemical disposals and delivers into the air, land and water, as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention activities in neighborhoods across the country. In New Hampshire, the reporting data show that overa...

U.S.-Canada Arctic Ocean survey partnership saved costs, increased data

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0100

USCG Healy and the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent. working together. (Credit: University of New Hampshire/NOAA) A recent mission marked the completion of a five-year collaboration between the U.S. and Canada to survey the Arctic Ocean. The bilateral plan collected scien...

November 2011 SPCC Compliance Deadline Extended to May 2013 for Agricultural Facilities; E.P.A. ...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Mass.-November 17, 2011) E.P.A. has recently extended the date that agricultural facilities must come into compliance with the new Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule to May 10, 2013. Many of the changes to the 1974 rule now streamline the requirements for farmers and small facilities, especially those storing up to 10,000 gallons of oil. Agricultural facilities that began storing oil before August 16, 2002 must revise their SPCC project to meet the 2002 chan...

NOAA: October warmer than average in the U.S.

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

October 2011 temperature "divisional rank" maps. High resolution...