In the past 20 years, our risk of lead exposure has decreased dramatically. Lead is no longer used in wall paint, cups, gasoline and medicines. Most lead water service lines and household pipes have been replaced with less toxic materials. In 1986, the federal government essentially banned the use of lead materials in water and plumbing systems with the passage of the Safe Drinking Water Act amendments.
BY AIDAN DILLARD-HIJIKATA “How do we balance the quality of life and the quality of the environment?” That may be a loaded question, but it’s one that the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) has encouraged young, aspiring environmentalists to consider. The Foundation’s sustainability project, Envirothon, hosted annually since 1999 […]
With more than 20 years of experience within the Division of Forestry, the last four as its director, Brandon Howard is excited to bring his talents and expertise to the Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) as its newly elected vice chair of its executive committee.
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