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Earth Day

Water Pollution and Control Act History And Future

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Water Pollution and Control Act History And Future - Let's make sure the powers that be don't create a future such as in the image!

The Federal Water Pollution and Control Act (Clean Water Act) was originally made into law June 30, 1948 as statute (Ch. 758; P,L. 845), which authorized the U.S. Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, in cooperation with other Federal, state and local entities to prepare comprehensive programs with the intention of either reducing or entirely eliminating the pollution of interstate waters and tributaries and improving the sanitary condition of surface and underground waters. During the development of these plans, due process was to be given to improvements necessary to conserve waters for public water supplies, propagation of fish and aquatic life, recreational purposes, and agricultural and industrial uses. The original statute also authorized the Federal Works Administrator to assist states, municipalities, and interstate agencies in constructing treatment plants to prevent discharges of inadequately treated sewage and other wastes into interstate waters or tributaries.

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The Federal Water Pollution and Control Act of 1948 was not the first issuance of clean water directives however, as earlier versions were created, such as the Rivers & Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899 which is the oldest federal environmental law in the United States. It was originally enacted as the River and Harbor Act of 1886, but was later re-codified into the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The Act of 1899 made the discharge of refuse matter of any kind into the navigable waters, or tributaries thereof, of the United States without a permit a misdemeanor which was specifically referred to as the Refuse Act. The Rivers and Harbors Act also makes it a misdemeanor to excavate, fill, or alter the course, condition, or capacity of any port, harbor, channel, or other areas within the reach of the Act without a valid permit. The Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 also made it illegal to dam navigable streams without a license (or permit) from Congress and was included for the purposes of hydroelectric generation, at a time when the electric utility industry was expanding quite rapidly. Continue Reading Water Pollution and Control Act History And Future Here

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Posted by admin - March 6, 2012 at 1:04 pm

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Earth Day 2011 A Billion Acts of Green When is it and What is the Theme

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Together we can make 2011 the biggest and best year ever!

When is Earth Day 2011 A Billion Acts of Green® and what is the theme for this year many of us are wondering, as well as what we can do to help be better citizens and inhabitants of this beautiful planet. The date is always the same every year, which is April 22, 2011. The theme for this annual event we sort of gave away already and is Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green®, which is the Earth Day Networks (EDN) continuance of their commitment to service through global events and online pledges. This event is currently on pace to be even bigger than last year’s event, which was the 40th anniversary by the way, and had over 1 billion people from 190 countries across the planet taking part in activities. They also registered their acts with the campaign.

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Posted by admin - March 16, 2011 at 12:31 pm

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Kids Crafts Earth Day Crafts Ideas for Kids & Whole Family

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There are many kids crafts for Earth Day to do together as a family!

For a family day, kids crafts or crafts for earth day can be an adventure that the entire family can enjoy together. You can use this day to teach your children about caring for the earth in the process as well. Consider also joining together for a few earth day crafts. Here are a few to consider.


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Nature Hike/Art Project

Go on a hike and have each person in the family pick up five to ten nature items. For example, they might pick up a leaf or a flower petal. Continue Reading Kids Crafts Earth Day Crafts Ideas for Kids & Whole Family Here

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Posted by admin - February 28, 2011 at 7:39 am

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