EPA Delivers First National Estuary Coastal Report

Gloria Posey - EPA Water Headlines

Date: 6/8/2007

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its first National Estuary Program Coastal Condition Report, which ranks the condition of ecological resources in the 28 estuaries of EPA's National Estuary Program (NEP). This report serves as a foundation for EPA's efforts to protect, manage and restore coastal… Read More

June is National Oceans Month

Gloria Posey - EPA Water Headlines

Date: 6/1/2007

The President has proclaimed June 2007 as National Oceans Month. Especially during National Oceans Month, we underscore our commitment to being good stewards of the oceans and recognize all who are dedicated to making our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes cleaner, healthier, and more productive. By continuing to work… Read More

Learning To Fish

Larry Collins - Piney Woods Catfish Restaurant

Date: 2/16/2004

What is the best way to learn about bass fishing? Should I fish tournaments? I have been asked these questions of late by both younger fishermen and older ones wanting to know more about the sport of bass fishing. Ray Scott is to be given the credit for putting bass fishing where it is today. His vision that men would pay… Read More

Earth Day 2003 - Clean Water Act 30 Years Old

EPA Water News - Sunsphere Enterprises

Date: 4/22/2003

Earth Day 2003: A Celebration of 30 Years of Improvements in Nation’s Water Quality Using historical records and water quality data archived over the past 60 years, a retrospective study evaluates the impact of the 1972 Clean Water Act on long-term water quality trends in the nation’s rivers and estuaries. Previously… Read More

Coast Guard deploys to Gulf

U.S. Water Information - Sunsphere Enterprises

Date: 2/15/2003

"The Coast Guard has a long history of operating jointly with the Department of Defense forces in matters of national security," said Vice Adm. James Hull, who announced he had ordered the overseas deployment this week. Two Coast Guard Port Security Units, eight 110-foot coastal patrol boats, extra crews, and Coast Guard… Read More