Region 9- Arizona, California, Nevada and Hawaii

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Region Nine covers a diverse range of areas. It includes the pacific southwest, Hawaii and other pacific islands. The region consists of the following states: Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada as well as other US islands in the pacific.

Issue(s): 
Agriculture
Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
Coast / Oceans
Enforcement
Funding
Global Warming and Water
Green Infrastructure
Impaired Waters (TMDL)
Pollutants (toxins, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
Water Quality Standards

Related News

July 17, 2012
Newspaper Article
Region 9
Nevada

Reid Gardner Generating Station is a coal-fired power plant located near Moapa, Nevada, very close to the Moapa Paiute Indian Reservation.  Opened in 1965, this 557 megawatt plant is co-owned by NV Energy (69% stake) and California Department of Water Resources (31% stake).  NBC affiliate KSNV News 3 - Las Vegas recently aired a 3-part investigation of the plant and its pollution which neighbors say is poisoning them to death. We have posted the television segments below for your information. Just click on the arrows to view the reports.

July 5, 2012
Policy
Nevada
Name
McKinley Coal Ash Bill (HR 2273)
July 5, 2012
Policy
Hawaii
Name
McKinley Coal Ash Bill (HR 2273)
July 5, 2012
Policy
California
Name
McKinley Coal Ash Bill (HR 2273)
July 5, 2012
Policy
Arizona
Name
McKinley Coal Ash Bill (HR 2273)