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    Feb 18, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  1. Local farmers now concerned about flooding caused by former ethanol plant

    <span style="font-size: small;">The city says it is working hard to find a new operator to reopen South Bend&rsquo;s former ethanol plant soon, but if that doesn&rsquo;t pan out, sewer bills in the city will go up.&nbsp; </span>
    The city says it is working hard to find a new operator to reopen South Bend’s former ethanol plant soon, but if that doesn’t pan out, sewer bills in the city will go up.  Public Works Director Eric Horvath said New Energy Corporation...

    Tags: Energy Saving, Ethanol, Water Supply, Environmental Issues, Biofuels

  2. Jun 29, 2012 |Story| WSBT-TV
  3. Intense storm causes woman to drive into Backwaters Lake near North Webster

    <span style="font-size: small;">Strong wind, rain and hail apparently caused a woman to lose sight of where she was driving Friday afternoon. Suddenly she realized her car was sinking in Backwaters Lake near North Webster.</span>
    Strong wind, rain and hail apparently caused a woman to lose sight of where she was driving Friday afternoon. Suddenly she realized her car was sinking in Backwaters Lake near North Webster. Mary Neibert, 58, of North Webster, was able to roll down a...

    Tags: Environmental Issues

  4. Jun 18, 2012 |Story| WSBT-TV
  5. Are low rainfall amounts putting our groundwater at risk?

    <span style="font-size: small;">This weekend's rainfall may have helped some people, but other parts of our area saw virtually nothing.&nbsp; Is it enough to cause concern over how much water you&rsquo;re using and are some areas in danger of running low?&nbsp; The short answer is no. </span>
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    This weekend's rainfall may have helped some people, but other parts of our area saw virtually nothing.  Is it enough to cause concern over how much water you’re using and are some areas in danger of running low?  The short answer is no. From...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Issues

  6. Feb 21, 2012 |Story| WSBT-TV
  7. Environmentalists threaten suit over ballast rule

    TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Environmental groups said Tuesday they might file another lawsuit in their long-running battle with the federal government over ballast water discharges from cargo ships blamed for spreading invasive species in the...

    Tags: Environmental Politics, Invasive Species, Mussels, Lakes and Ponds, Viral Diseases and Infections

  8. Sep 22, 2011 |Story| WSBT-TV
  9. FACT FINDER: What's in the water in Granger?

    <span style="font-size: small;">ST. JOSEPH COUNTY &ndash; We are learning more about why the county health department is so adamant about putting a sewer system in Granger.&nbsp; The department&rsquo;s Environmental Director says high nitrate levels in several of Harris Township&rsquo;s older neighborhoods paint a very serious picture of what else could be in the water.</span>
    ST. JOSEPH COUNTY – We are learning more about why the county health department is so adamant about putting a sewer system in Granger.  The department’s Environmental Director says high nitrate levels in several of Harris Township’s...

    Tags: South Bend (St. Joseph, Indiana), Economy, Business and Finance, St. Joseph County (Indiana), Medical Procedures and Tests, Health

  10. Jun 22, 2011 |Story| WSBT-TV
  11. Bugs invade local gas station

    <span style="font-size: small;">ELKHART COUNTY -- Parts of the area are being invaded by bugs.&nbsp; Mayflies have hatched and they're swarming some buildings and business.&nbsp; One gas station in particular was covered in the insects Wednesday morning.</span>
    ELKHART COUNTY -- Parts of the area are being invaded by bugs.  Mayflies have hatched and they're swarming some buildings and business.  One gas station in particular was covered in the insects Wednesday morning. "I almost want like a fly swatter or...

    Tags: Vince Edwards, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Environmental Pollution, Water Pollution

  12. Jan 5, 2011 |Story| WSBT-TV
  13. Project to monitor contaminated Elkhart groundwater begins

    Work began this week on a long-term project to resolve a long standing water contamination problem on Elkhart's southwest side. It's happening in an area that's been on the EPA's Superfund list since 2008.
    Work began this week on a long-term project to resolve a long standing water contamination problem on Elkhart's southwest side. It's happening in an area that's been on the EPA's Superfund list since 2008. “We've heard rumors about where it came...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Human Interest, Politics, Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  14. Jan 7, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast
  15. Are my young children getting too much fluoride?

    Could your youngster be getting too much fluoride? U.S. health officials think some young kids might be. They want to change the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water, primarily to prevent a condition called fluorosis. Some questions and...

    Tags: Family, Tooth Decay, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dentistry and Dental Health, Water Supply

  16. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail
  17. This week in government

    Agendas for this week's scheduled meetings of the Washington County Commissioners and Hagerstown's Mayor and Council (the county Board of Education is not scheduled to meet):   WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County Administration Building 100 W....

    Tags: Local Government, Human Rights, Science and Technology, Technology, Politics

  18. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  19. Funding to improve drinking water has come at a slow drip

    LANARE, Calif. &mdash; A bright metal drinking fountain is mounted on the wall in the community center of this tiny town west of Fresno. No one pays it any mind: The water is drawn from a well that has been contaminated with arsenic for years.
    LANARE, Calif. — A bright metal drinking fountain is mounted on the wall in the community center of this tiny town west of Fresno. No one pays it any mind: The water is drawn from a well that has been contaminated with arsenic for years. "Can't...

    Tags: Health Organizations, Politics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  20. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  21. Everglades help at risk over state, federal cost dispute

    A standoff between the state and federal government over a new Everglades restoration plan means time could run out on getting Congress to help pay for it.
    A standoff between the state and federal government over a new Everglades restoration plan means time could run out on getting Congress to help pay for it. Environmentalists warn that without an agreement in July to move ahead with the Central...

    Tags: National Parks, Everglades, Everglades National Park, South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Congress

  22. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News
  23. Ag Secretary Vilsack launches Minn. farm water quality program

    ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Four Minnesota watersheds have been selected to test a first-in-the nation voluntary pilot project that offers farmers incentives to reduce water pollution from their operations in exchange for protection from tighter future...

    Tags: Tom Vilsack, Executive Branch, Government, Mark Dayton, Politics

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