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If you own property do you have the right to groundwater?

Since its discovery, the Black hills have intrigued many generations and is believed to have a mysterious past. However, its future is still uncertain at this time, due to the groundwater drying up at alarming rate.

Researchers have found that unusually high ratios of helium-3 to helium-4 in groundwater might indicate potential sources of geothermal energy below.

Groundwater contamination is a huge problem in the United States that needs to be cleaned up. The causes are storage tanks that leak out their materials into the ground causing contamination and the effects are all the human efforts to stop these leaks.

A look at past, present, and future use and reliance on the Ogallala Aquifer.

A study by the Clean Air Task Force and Earthjustice finds toxic chemicals seeping into water near coal mines used to dispose coal ash from power plants.

Millions of American s get their water from underground wells. Protecting the source of their water is important for the health and safety of your household.

A sinkhole forms when groundwater dissolves the underlying limestone bedrock. This creates a void in the land.

A study by the U.S. Geological Survey has found that the level of dissolved salts and other solids in streams and groundwater has declined at many sites in the American Southwest over the past two decades.

The highlight of the Lockport Caves tour is the ride on the underground boat, supposedly the longest in the United States. Groundwater, seeping down from above, constantly drips from the ceiling, so plan your outerwear accordingly...

Whether our water supply comes from groundwater aquifers or surface water, it requires a system of treatment to reach federal and local drinking water standards.

Although you probably know how to conserve water, often people are unclear how to protect the water we already have. There are many sources of groundwater that are unusable due to pollution.

There are a number of homemade insecticides that work exceptionally well. These homemade garden insecticides can be applied without the fear of contaminating the soil and groundwater, and homemade insecticides won't harm curious kids and pets.

Green burials can save money and help the environment.

Though water gardens can pose potential problems, a little thought given to location, stability of liner, water quality and drainage can help us to navigate around the majority of these.

Operators of meth labs have discovered the best place to cook meth, your backyard.

The Nitrogen cycle plays a major part in the cycle of life on Earth. With the increase of human activity the amount of nitrogen available has increased. Rather than being advantageous, this increase is disrupting and helping to destroy parts of the Earths environment

The recent unanimous approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals, ZBA, of a 12,320 square-foot villa at Water's Edge Resort and Spa brings the project a step closer to reality.

The DEP Store includes books about geology, biking/hiking, birds, boating/fishing, butterflies and wildflowers, Indians of Southern New England, Plant Life, and much more.

Few modern tourist attractions can compete with the splendor of Egyptian pyramids and tombs. The Valley of the Kings is a great starting place for visitors to this ancient land.

A guide to understanding what organic food is, how it's grown, and how it differs from conventionally grown and produced food.

Do you spend your hard-earned money at Wal-Mart? Find out why we should all spend our money elsewhere.

CU instructor Adrienne Anderson has accused 150 corporations anmd government agencies of covering up the presence of plutonium in an old Denver landfill. A Pulitzer Prize winning reporter agrees. Most believe political pressure eliminated her position.

The life of the landfill and bulky waste facility at Westbrook will be extended until Jul. 31 and not December as previously stated by officials from the Department of Environmental Protection, DEP.

About twenty residents came out on Oct. 3 to get answers to their questions regarding the proposed Wastewater Management District but were not given an opportunity to ask them.

The Town of Westbrook and the Department of Environmental Protection are currently negotiating terms regarding the imminent closure of the town's landfill.

At a standing room only meeting on September 15, most voted to approve a land swap despite Ad Hoc Committee chairman Robert Mulvihill's suggestions to wait until more information on possible environmental contamination is known.

About sixty residents converged on the lawn of the Old Saybrook Town Hall on September 21 holding signs reading "Vacate the Mandate".

10 backyard suggestions to reduce your dependence on fossil fuels, beautify your yard, generate more oxygen and conserve resources.

The Westbrook Town Clerk's Office received the Train Station Ad Hoc Committee Report on August 31 which details recommendations regarding a proposed land swap.

Helping to pass good legislation on both the state and national level with his or her constituent's goals in mind is a key factor separating effective representatives and ineffective representatives. Senator Barbara Boxer is effective.

The scope of this paper is narrowed to Mercury and Arsenic because those toxins have been more heavily researched. However, I feel it's necessary to also mention the need for more research on Pharmacological influence on ecosystems.

Water is life - a resource which provides for the Earth the capacity to sustain lives, and with the status of our waters at hand, its conservation is no longer an option.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is the perfect place to dig your toes in the warm sand amid clambakes, Kennedys and lighthouses.

The Great Flood is no myth to riverside-dwelling Central Eastern Europeans. With global warming causing faster thaws and more common deluges, floods are an annual reality for tens of thousands. A look at 40 days and nights in disaster and response.

The pressure to have a perfect lawn in the suburbs often puts the homeowner at odds with their own environmental conscience. It doesn't have to be that way.

Ethanol is alternative gasoline fuel source of energy & alcohol based, containing high oxygen, providing a cleaner & more efficient burning alternative fuel. Ethanol fuel can be blended with gasoline fuel in various amounts. Concern ethanol storage.

Asiatic lilies are some of the most beautiful lilies you could plant in your yard or garden. Consider these lily varieties and find out where you can plant them and how to care for them.

If you heard your teen talking about candy, chalk, cookies, dirt, eraser dust, glass, or ice - would you feel the need to be alarmed? Perhaps you should, these are all slang names for the illegal and highly addictive drug methamphetamine.

Using the diathesis-stress model for psychology which points to multiple stressors affecting the appearance of mental disease, this article points to a similar model on how we can be proactive in maintaining our individual physical health naturally.

Concerned by news stories of species loss, degradation of our natural world, & increasing rates of environmental-related diseases like cancers & certain birth defects, I compiled a list of easy changes we can make to improve our health and the environment

Deconstruction is an environmentally preferable alternative to the demolition of buildings and other structures. In addition to helping the environment, deconstruction can create jobs and help the community, and can also save money and resources.

Perchlorate has been known to be a widespread inorganic contaminant found in California drinking water since 1985, however perchlorate contamination of water sources nationwide was not recognized until 1997.

Buying a home for the first time is a maze of paperwork and confusion. Don't let all this distract you from asking very pertinent questions about your potential first home, whether it's a log cabin home or an "A" Frame, or a high rise condo- ASK FIRST!

Medications are safe until their expiration date. After this time, they can deteriorate and do not work or can be harmful. If not stored properly, medications can expire before the expiration date.

People have expired medication in there bathroom / kitchen cabinet. Drug potency can be effected various things.

Most people lose up to 20,000 gallons of water per year in their home alone. There are so many ways to conserve water - both indoor and outdoor. Do one thing each day that will save water. Even if savings are small, every drop counts.

For those who live in the Arizona desert, water supply is a serious concern. Tucsonans face very hard choices if they want to achieve a sustainable water supply.

Owning a home can be a joy. It can also be hell on earth.