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 Health and the Environment
I spent most of last week talking to reporters about NRDC's 19th annual beachwater quality report, Testing the Waters. I walked them through our findings: that that there were more than 20,000 times when beaches were deemed unhealthy for swimming--mostly...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
NRDC's 19th Annual Beach Report, 5-Star Guide to 200 U.S. Beaches Out Today When you're daydreaming about a trip to the shore this summer - I'm guessing human or animal waste in the waves that can send you running to...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→
