Oak Wilt Confirmed in West Arlington: What Homeowners Should Do Next
Arlington has confirmed oak wilt in one west Arlington post oak. Here’s what nearby homeowners should know about spread, symptoms, pruning and firewood.
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Charles River cyanobacteria advisory in effect for Needham to West Roxbury
Boston Public Health is urging people and pets to avoid Charles River contact between Kendrick St in Needham and Spring St in West Roxbury while testing continues.
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Forsyth ozone hits Code Orange: who should limit exposure in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem NC – Forsyth County issued a Code Orange ozone action day for July 17. Here’s who should limit exposure and what to do next time.
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Harrisburg under DEP “Code Purple” air alert as smoke worsens: Friday–Saturday update
Pennsylvania DEP issued a statewide Code Purple PM2.5 alert for Friday, July 17. Here’s how Harrisburg residents should plan through Saturday.
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Yonkers Hudson River advisory: DOH/DEC warn against full-body immersion
Yonkers-area officials issued a Hudson River health warning after a July 3 power failure. Avoid full-body immersion at closed beaches; follow local closure updates.
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Charles River/Inner Harbor CSO avoid-contact warning ended July 9, 2026
A City health warning tied to MWRA’s Prison Point CSO (MWR203) told residents to avoid Charles River/Inner Harbor contact; it expired July 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM.
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Montrose gets $3.327M EPA Brownfields cleanup grant for Bullock Steam Plant—what comes next
Montrose, CO—EPA approved a $3,327,850 Brownfields Cleanup grant for the former Bullock Electric Steam Plant at 30 W. S. Fourth St. along the Uncompahgre River.
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Lincoln launches “Love Your Land Phil” waste diversion campaign—what residents need to know
Lincoln’s “Love Your Land Phil” waste-diversion campaign starts in July. Here’s what it asks residents to change, plus the official “What Bin” tool and hotline.
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Durham holds July 16 Zoom on potential Algal Floway sites
City hosts a July 16 virtual session at 7 p.m. to discuss where Durham may place Algal Floway to cut nutrient pollution entering Falls Lake.
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Miner Lake sewer petition effort suspended after not hitting threshold
Allegan MI – Miner Lake sewer task force says its petition is paused after collecting signatures representing more than 40% of the needed land area.
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Carrizo Springs wastewater plant rebuild is under construction
City records say the 1978 plant is out of compliance, has drawn TCEQ fines, and is now listed as approved and under construction.
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EPA proposes new drinking-water monitoring rule for 30 contaminants, leaves microplastics out for now
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – EPA’s proposed UCMR 6 would collect national drinking-water data on 30 contaminants; microplastics are excluded for now because EPA says the method isn’t ready.
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Discovery Bay keeps Willow Lake under a harmful-algal-bloom caution
Discovery Bay’s HAB page lists a CAUTION advisory for Willow Lake. Here’s what to avoid for kids, pets, and anyone recreating nearby.
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Stockton declares water emergency over golden mussels
Stockton says golden mussels have clogged Delta intake screens 30% to 40%, prompting an emergency declaration and $209,000 in cleanup.
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Interior proposes new royalty rules for oil, gas and coal
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – Interior has proposed royalty changes for public-lands oil, gas and coal, including new valuation methods and a 60-day public comment window. ([doi.gov](https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-proposes-streamlined-regulations-oil-gas-and-coal))
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Monmouth University, Surfrider expand water testing from West Long Branch
West Long Branch NJ – Monmouth University and Surfrider are expanding ocean water testing in Monmouth County to spot bacteria spikes sooner after rain.
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Raleigh keeps Stage 1 water rules as drought persists
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules as drought persists, with Falls Lake still below the trigger level and recent rain bringing only limited relief.
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Detroit River cleanup gets $10M as agencies plan Harbortown sediment work
Michigan and EPA are putting $10 million into Detroit River restoration, mostly for planning sediment cleanup near Harbortown and nearby shoreline work.
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Austin warns swimmers and dogs as blue-green algae returns to Red Bud Isle
Austin TX – City officials say blue-green algae mats are back at Red Bud Isle and Walsh Boat Landing, prompting renewed caution for pets and swimmers.
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Seattle council vote today could put a one-year pause on new data centers
Seattle City Council is set to vote June 9 on CB 121214, a proposed one-year pause on new and expanded large-scale data centers while the city studies impacts.
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Tabor City’s Lake Tabor gets fresh scrutiny as summer use picks up
State officials say discolored water can signal a harmful algal bloom, and Lake Tabor’s history shows why summer caution matters in Tabor City.
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Webb City documentary premiere will spotlight Cardinal Valley restoration June 4
Webb City will host a June 4 screening of “Cardinal Valley: A Restoration Story,” with a Q&A and reception after the film on mine-reclamation work.
