Posted by Nancy Stoner in Health and the Environment
Sometimes when people learn that my job is to help clean America's waterways, they assume I care about more about fish than people. The truth is that the best way to keep dirty stormwater and other urban pollution out of our rivers...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution
Today, NRDC is releasing Seizing a Watershed Opportunity in the Chesapeake Bay, our report tracking the decline in the Chesapeake Bay's water quality. The report makes it clear that this is a pivotal time for the Bay. The Obama Administration,...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Health and the Environment , Solving Global Warming
For the more than two decades I have been working to clean up our nation's beaches and waterways, the Clean Water Act has been the primary tool of my trade. But this year, I have a new solution to turn...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution , Reviving the World's Oceans
As an urban dweller and water advocate, I love The Huffington Post's contest to rank the best city beaches in the United States. It's true that many of our coastal cities boast some spectacular, easily accessible beaches. But all too...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution
This week the Aspen Institute released a groundbreaking report that should help transform the way America looks at our water system. When most people hear the term "water infrastructure," they tend to think of pipes, drains, and maybe a water...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution
As we are waiting for the rain to break here on the East Coast so we can get out to the beach, the Senate is taking a close look at how to make our beaches safer for swimming. Today the...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution , Health and the Environment
Heading to the beach this summer? Before you go, chat live with NRDC's Nancy Stoner on May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern about beachwater pollution and tips for protecting yourself and your family from waterborne illnesses. Nancy heads the team...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution
It's that time of year again - Memorial Day - the official start to the summer season and opening day at the beach! Before you dip into the water, though, you should be aware that swimming at your local beach...continued→
Posted by Nancy Stoner in Curbing Pollution
The temperatures are getting warmer reminding us that summer is right around the corner - and summertime means beachtime! We got some good news for the health of our beaches yesterday from Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and 23 other members...continued→
