Marking the end of a five-year lawsuit, Dow Chemical Co. has announced its plan to contribute $3 million for San Francisco Bay protection while it also cleans up ground water contamination at its nearby Pittsburg plant.
Ground Water Institutes for Teachers is an innovative two-day training program the American Ground Water Trust developed to help educators increase their understanding of ground water science and water resource issues.
EPA Administrator Christie Whitman recently addressed the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies where she emphasized EPA's commitment to assist local utilities in safeguarding the nation's water systems.