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Puget Sound Green Pages Water
Pollution and Water Quality Last updated: June 24, 2003 |
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PUGET SOUND AREA
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Formed to lead the implementation of the Chehalis River
Basin Action Plan (CRBAP). Provides information on water quality, water
resources and water issues. |
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An alliance of public and private organizations whose work
addresses economic and environmental issues in the Duwamish industrial
corridor. Excellent reports and maps. |
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Formed by an alliance of community, environmental and
small business groups affected by ongoing pollution and cleanup plans for the
Duwamish River. Our mission is to ensure a Duwamish River cleanup that is
accepted by and benefits the community and is protective of fish, wildlife
and human health. We are a formal "community advisory group"
recognized by EPA and representing the interests of the community. We have
received funding to hire a Technical Advisor to review all cleanup related
studies and plans. We are involved in all aspects of the proposed cleanup and
are working to ensure that the cleanup meets community standards. |
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King County
Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) |
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Recognizes environmental programs, people, and companies
working together to improve and enhance air, land and water quality in our
region. |
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Also issue violation notices and formal enforcement
actions for noncompliance. |
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King County Surface Water Design Manual (Water & Land Resources
Division) |
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The King County Surface Water Design Manual contains the
minimum stormwater controls required of new development in unincorporated
King County, WA. The King County Design Manual is also used by many other
jurisdictions, outside of King County and Washington State, in implementing
their own stormwater policies. The Design Manual addresses downstream impacts
to both Water Quantity and Water Quality. Associated software and support
documents available for downloading. |
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King County Water Quality Assessment: Duwamish
River and Elliott Bay |
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Municipal Research and Services Center: Environment and Natural
Resources |
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Information on environmental issues that relate to
Washington cities and towns, including links to governmental agencies and
other environment-oriented web sites. Features current information on
shoreline management, the State Environmental Policy Act, wetlands and
regulatory reform. |
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A partnership of state agencies and tribal and local
governments charged with developing and coordinating conservation programs to
protect and restore Puget Sound. |
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US G.S. Bibliography of Water Resource Reports for
the State of Washington |
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produced by the USGS and State Agencies. |
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
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An international nonprofit scientific and educational
society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
Founded in 1881, AWWA is the largest organization of water supply
professionals in the world. Its more than 50,000 members represent the full
spectrum of the drinking water community: treatment plant operators and
managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians,
regulators, and others who hold genuine interest in water supply and public
health. Membership includes more than 3,700 utilities that supply water to
roughly 170 million people in North America. |
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Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates information on
innovative groundwater remediation technologies, prepares reports by
technical teams, and maintains an active outreach program. Its activities are
guided by an external Guidance committee composed of representatives from
interested public- and private-sector organizations. |
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Disseminates information of interest to the water
resources community and all concerned with our water resources. |
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Comprehensive resource for Wastewater Engineering. Part of
the WWW Virtual Library. |
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Your business connection for the water and wastewater
industries. |
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Water, Soil, and Hydro-Environmental Decision Support
System. A decision support system for non-point pollution control. |
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