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How-to Handbooks


CWN Directory
CWN Directory Now Available
(Nov 5, 2007)

State Water Quality Fact Sheets
Worried about water quality near home? Read our state fact sheet series and find out about water quality, beach closures, fish advisories and more.
(May 11, 2004)

The Ripple Effect: How to make waves in the turbulent world of watershed clean up plans
(Apr 2, 2004)

Permitting an End to Pollution: How to scrutinize and strengthen water pollution permits in your watershed
Prairie Rivers Network, Clean Water Network, and River Network. June 2002. Ever wonder what’s coming out of that pipe near your favorite fishing spot or beach? Find out! This handbook guides citizens through the process of reviewing and commenting on proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits with a focus on common sense and action. Price: $15. (Up to ten copies free to Network members.)
(Mar 30, 2004)


Reports, Factory Farms

Cesspools of Shame
http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/cesspools/cess...
Natural Resources Defense Council and Clean Water Network. July 2001. This report documents the public health and environmental risks associated with the use of the lagoon and sprayfield system, which is commonly used by many types of factory farms to dispose of animal waste. The problems with lagoons and sprayfields described in this report are documented through scientific studies, records of pollution events, and victims’ accounts of their experiences. Price: $8.50
(Mar 30, 2004)


Reports, Wet Weather

Swimming in Sewage: The Growing Problem of Sewage Pollution and How the Bush Administration our Health and Environment at Risk
In February 2004 NRDC and the Environmental Integrity Project released a report describing the emerging environmental and public health crisis resulting from our nation's failure to effectively treat sewage.
(Apr 28, 2004)


Reports, Source Water

New Drinking Water Source Protection Guide Now Available
CWN has teamed up with Clean Water Action and the Campaign for Safe and Affordable Drinking Water to link watershed and drinking water source protection in the hearts and minds of activists around the country. We have a new resource to help you protect the waterbodies you care about - Source Water Stewardship : A Guide to Protecting and Restoring Your Drinking Water. To request free printed copies contact us at info@cwn.org (Note: 6.5MB Download)
(Aug 12, 2004)




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