Today, officials from the EPA, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture will be releasing reports with a series of recommendations to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The reports are called for under an Executive Order, signed by the president in May, that recognized the...
Posted September 1, 2009 | 16:33:23 (EST)
For the more than two decades I have been working to clean up our nation's beaches and waterways, the Clean Water Act has been the primary tool of my trade. But this year, I have a new solution to turn to: the clean energy and climate bill working its...
Posted August 27, 2009 | 15:19:47 (EST)
As an urban dweller and water advocate, I love the Huffington Post's contest to rank the best city beaches in the United States. It's true that many of our coastal cities boast some spectacular, easily accessible beaches.
But...
Posted July 29, 2009 | 11:54:51 (EST)
NRDC's 19th Annual Beach Report, 5-Star Guide to 200 U.S. Beaches Out Today
When you're daydreaming about a trip to the shore this summer -- I'm guessing human or animal waste in the waves that can send you running to the...
Posted May 19, 2009 | 12:31:18 (EST)
It's that time of year again -- Memorial Day -- the official start to the summer season and opening day at the beach! Before you dip into the water, though, you should be aware that swimming at your local beach...
Posted September 10, 2009 | 16:13:49 (EST)