Salt in Water Sources Becoming Worrisome

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Spreading Salt on Snow Covered Roadways
Salt in water sources becoming worrisome in D.C. region, experts warn By Antonio Olivo August 8, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EDT The Washington region is growing — a metropolis of nearly 6 million people where area officials are pressing to build another 320,000 homes by the end of this decade. And with that growth comes

More Transparency on Herbicide Treatments

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Chemical Treatment of Lake
In order to stop the destruction of infrastructure by aquatic invasive species, USACE and its partners are using three methods of management: biological, mechanical, and chemical.   Each process varies in its effectiveness depending on the species of aquatic plant being treated – leaving the team to rely heavily on data to determine the best method

DamNation – When Water Becomes a Commodity

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The impulse to improve waterways was stimulated by the Industrial Revolution.  The need to divert water resources and connect seaports with the nation’s interior became a necessity to stimulate commerce and industrialization.  Water was an important source of energy before and during the Industrial Revolution.  Water therefore became the focus of much litigation over water