Water authority representatives, conservation board, City leaders talk about what public and private sectors could do to conserve water. via ClipSyndicate

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has accepted an industry-funded study reporting that a south-central Idaho dairy emits less methanol pollution than claimed by the Idaho Conservation League. via KPAX

The state of Oregon has fined a Michigan company more than $24,000 for violating safety laws in an asbestos removal project last year at Candalaria Mall in south Salem. via Chicago Tribune

Destiny USA will be a major customer of the 'green' company. via ClipSyndicate

When the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality staff traveled the state last year to get public input, community members had one overwhelming request: more training. via TheNewOrleansChannel

"If the parties find common ground on the three open issues, it could be settled quickly"

About 60 workers locked out of Calgon Carbon Corp.'s Neville Island plant since Feb. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

It was a long time in coming, and for many it couldn't have come at a better time. via ClipSyndicate

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will eliminate 14 jobs and consolidate operations to compensate for a $1.2 million budget shortfall. via WSLS

"It's important not to stigmatize adoption"

A small proportion of adopted American teens appear to be at heightened risk for different emotional and behavioral problems than their non-adopted counterparts. via HON

According to an annual report card from the American Lung Association using federal guidelines for clean air, Westchester County received an F , while neighboring Putnam and Orange counties each got a D . via ClipSyndicate