EPA’s Watershed Academy to sponsor free July 1st Webcast on the Clean Water Act

Watershed Academy - Environmental Protection Agency

Date: 6/29/2009

EPA’s Watershed Academy sponsors free Webcasts to help build the capacity of watershed practitioners from around the globe. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Watershed Academy will sponsor the first in a series of Webcasts about the Clean Water Act (CWA). This first Webcast will provide an introduction to the CWA including a… Read More

July 1st declared National Boating Day

Media Relations - National Marine Manufacturers Association

Date: 6/27/2009

With the arrival of peak-boating and boat-selling season, last week, the U.S. Senate passed S. Res. 199, introduced by Senators Herb Kohl (D-Wisc.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), declared July 1, 2009 National Boating Day. The resolution recognizes the important role recreational boating and the boating industry play in the… Read More

Senate committee passes compromise version of key water protection bill

Cat McCue - Southern Environmental Law Center

Date: 6/18/2009

Washington, DC – In a major step toward reversing years of attacks on wetlands and water protections, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today passed the Clean Water Restoration Act (S.787) by a 12-7 vote.The bill would clarify the extent of federal protection for all "waters of the United… Read More

Secretary Salazar Announces Boating Grants to 28 States to Help Keep Waterways Clean

Press Release - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Date: 6/10/2009

Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced that $14.6 million will be awarded to 28 states under the Clean Vessel Act grant program in 2009. The grants will be used to fund the construction and installation of sewage pumpout facilities and floating restrooms, to purchase pumpout boats and provide… Read More

Alabama Free Fishing Saturday - June 6, 2009

Fishing News - Alabama Dept. of Consv. and Natural Resources

Date: 6/5/2009

On Saturday, June 6 Alabamians will have the opportunity to fish for free in most state waters. This Free Fishing Day will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week which runs through June 14. Approved by the Alabama Legislature, Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to fish without a fishing license for a… Read More