Emphasize Importance of Adequate Analysis of Sewer Lines Across Cacapon River, Control of Sediment During and After Construction, and Protection of Shoreline Potomac Riverkeeper Network and Friends of the Cacapon River today issued a Position Statement concerning the proposed KOA Campground construction on Rt. 9 west of Berkeley Springs in which they urge Scenic, LLC, … Lee mas
St. Mary’s County’s Wastewater Discharges Violate Clean Water Act, Pollute Oyster Beds, and Harm Watermen and the General Public Washington, DC – January 5 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) has joined the State of Maryland in its lawsuit against St. Mary’s County’s Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) to request an injunction ordering MetCom to cease sewage overflows … Lee mas
Thanks to Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton for her Leadership in Requesting Study to Identify Locations for Public Beaches Washington, D.C. – December 22 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) commended Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D – DC) for sponsoring and the U.S. Congress for passing legislation to identify public swimming beach locations in the Potomac River … Lee mas
New Arrivals to Guide Programs and Litigation Washington, DC – November 22 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) has added two fantastic environmental leaders in Programs and Litigation to further its mission of protecting and defending the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds, PRKN president Nancy Stoner announced today. Said Stoner, “We are incredibly fortunate to be able … Lee mas
Investigations Show Company’s Inadequate Sediment Control During Poultry House Construction Violates Clean Water Act, Pollutes Trout Habitat Waters Washington, DC – October 13 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today gave formal notice to New Pak, Inc., (“New Pak”) that it intends to sue New Pak under the Clean Water Act for persistent and illegal discharges … Lee mas
Data Show County’s Wastewater Discharges Violate Clean Water Act, Pollute Oyster Beds, and Harm Watermen and the General Public Washington, DC – October 4 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today gave formal notice to St. Mary’s County, Maryland that it intends to sue the County Metropolitan Commission (“MetCom”) under the Clean Water Act for persistent … Lee mas
Gracias a la representante Eleanor Holmes Norton por su liderazgo al solicitar un estudio para identificar ubicaciones para playas públicas Washington, DC – 18 de mayo – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) elogió a la representante Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) por presentar legislación que financiaría un estudio de factibilidad para identificar ubicaciones de playas públicas para nadar en el río Potomac en el... Lee mas
La descarga ilegal de contaminantes de alquitrán de hulla del emisario de la calle Oronoco contribuye a un peligro inminente y sustancial para la salud humana y el medio ambiente Washington, DC – 10 de mayo – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) presentó ayer una demanda en un tribunal federal contra la ciudad de Alexandria por sus continuas descargas de residuos de alquitrán de hulla en el Potomac... Lee mas
Investigación continua de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental Washington, DC – 25 de abril – Descargas ilegales y no permitidas del Acueducto de Washington en Little Falls Branch, descubiertas a principios de enero por Dean Naujoks, Potomac Riverkeeper, y que dieron lugar a una denuncia penal presentada ante la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA ), se repitió en marzo y nuevamente el viernes 22 de abril… Lee mas
Toxinas heredadas en alfombras, empaques de alimentos, espuma contra incendios prohibida Washington, DC – 21 de abril – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) aplaude a la Asamblea General de Maryland por aprobar la Ley “George “Walter” Taylor que prohíbe la venta de ciertos productos que contienen PFAS que el gobernador Larry Hogan firmado hoy, anunció hoy la presidenta de PRKN, Nancy Stoner. Dijo Stoner, productos químicos PFAS... Lee mas
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