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    Lead in Private Well Water and its Impacts on Children's Health

    There is no safe level of lead. Lead can be present in drinking water without any noticeable changes in color or odor. It is the responsibility of private well owners to test their water for lead and to take appropriate measures to mitigate exposure.

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    • By: Sara Eaves
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    Acting Upstream for Creek and Community

    A common threat to streams is runoff from heavy rains that cause floods, wearing away at riverbanks. Across the country, the Green Infrastructure program works with communities to address the effects of stormwater runoff through a variety of programs.

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    • By: Jake Krauss
  • great blue heron in estuary

    Gaining Perspective on Estuaries

    Take a deep dive into the importance of shallow estuaries and the work of the National Estuary Program.

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    • By: Jake Krauss
  • Paddy Run Stream

    Bringing a Local Stream Back to Life

    When we start with clean water, we instantly reduce the amount of nutrients reaching larger bodies of water. Paddy Run may be small, but the smallest streams often have the biggest impact.

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    • By: Christine Gonnelli