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KDHE issues health warning for water at Perry Lake

Two swimming beaches at Perry Lake are closed, and people and pets are being asked to stay out of the water in other areas of the lake because of toxic levels of blue green algae.

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Haskell reaches deal to bolster interaction with Environmental Protection Agency
By Andy Hyland
February 2, 2012
Leaders of Haskell Indian Nations University and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region Seven signed an agreement Wednesday that will promote more interaction among Haskell students and faculty with EPA staff.
County employees going green for games
By Christine Metz
February 2, 2012
From retiring electric pencil sharpeners to car pooling, Douglas County employees will be competing over the next six weeks to see who is the greenest of them all.
Company withdraws permit application for sand-dredging operation near Eudora
By Christine Metz
02:17 p.m., February 1, 2012 Updated 08:51 p.m.
Kaw Valley Companies Inc. has withdrawn its application for a conditional-use permit for a sand-dredging operation near Eudora.
KU Hospital receives award from EPA for its efforts to reduce waste
By Andy Hyland
January 17, 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency recognized Kansas University Hospital on Tuesday for reducing its volume of solid waste.
Environment efforts of 8 groups awarded with total of $20,000 in grants
By Karrey Britt
January 9, 2012
Douglas County Community Foundation has announced eight groups received a total of $20,000 in grants to preserve nature and educate others about the environment.
Obama, Congress begin 2012 in oil pipeline dispute
Matthew Daly, Associated Press
January 3, 2012
President Barack Obama and Congress are starting the election year locked in a tussle over a proposed 1,700-mile oil pipeline from Canada to Texas that will force the White House to make a politically risky choice between two key Democratic constituencies.
Douglas County Commission to consider plans for sustainability center
By Aaron Couch
January 3, 2012
At their first meeting of the new year, Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider issuing a conditional-use permit for Good Earth Gatherings, a recreational facility which would provide outreach and education on sustainable and healthy living.
Obama, Congress begin 2012 in pipeline dispute
Matthew Daly, Associated Press
January 2, 2012
President Barack Obama and Congress are starting the election year locked in a tussle over a proposed 1,700-mile oil pipeline from Canada to Texas that will force the White House to make a politically risky choice between two key Democratic constituencies.
Keep your tree green — recycle it
By Christine Metz
December 25, 2011
When your live-cut Christmas tree branches are no longer lovely, the city of Lawrence will recycle them.
First Bell: District employees to receive bonuses during holiday season; Raintree Montessori student lands art in KDHE calendar; First Bell on winter break
By Mark Fagan
December 16, 2011
Time for another edition of “First Bell,” a look at issues and items involving education in and around Lawrence.
Report shows Lawrence meeting goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions
By Chad Lawhorn
November 30, 2011
In the battle against global warming, Lawrence can proclaim it is a good soldier, thus far.
Jayhawk Audubon Society to discuss the health of Kansas’ reservoirs
By Christine Metz
November 21, 2011
The health of the Kansas reservoirs will be the focus of tonight’s Jayhawk Audubon Society’s meeting.
Businesses hope to increase dredging along Kansas River; environmentalists warn that process is destructive
By Shaun Hittle
November 15, 2011
Several area companies hope to increase the amount of sand and gravel dredged from the Kansas River by 1 million tons per year. But before that happens, the public has the opportunity to weigh in.
Home energy conservation workshop Saturday
By Alex Garrison
November 12, 2011
Local sustainability advocacy group Transition Kaw Valley will hold a free home energy conservation and weatherization workshop from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at 1510 E. 13th St.
U.S. mulls new route for proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline
Matthew Daly, Associated Press
November 9, 2011
The State Department is considering a plan that would reroute the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada away from environmentally sensitive areas of Nebraska, an action that could delay a final decision on the project until after the 2012 election.

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