An Early Spring in Philadelphia by Jeff Lapp These native pitcher plants (Sarracenia purpurea) will be in bloom just in time for EPA’s Flower Show exhibit. Just a few weeks ago, as I stepped out into the crisp air – 4 degrees Fahrenheit, to be exact – I was well...
Celebrate New England’s National Parks
Celebrate New England’s National Parks By Gina Snyder This is a year of anniversaries for the Boston Harbor and Islands. Twenty-five years ago the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced that no more sludge would be dumped into the harbor. After over 100 years of discharges to the harbor, this was...
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Solutions to Stormwater Pollution
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Solutions to Stormwater Pollution By Barbara Pualani [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATNy-vaIPXI] EPA identifies stormwater as the number one threat to our waterways. Stormwater pollution is the result of development and the heavy use of impervious materials, such as concrete and metals, in our everyday construction. These surfaces discourage water...