WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44871) entitled "Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms: Causes, Challenges, and Policy Considerations". Here are excerpts of the report issued on July 8 and written by Laura Gatz, analyst in environmental policy: Summary: Scientific research indicates that in recent years, the frequency and geographic distribution of harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been increasing nationally and globally. Because the impacts  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler visited northwest Ohio where he announced more than $12 million in grants and projects that will benefit Great Lakes cleanup efforts in the Toledo area. He also toured two local farms to observe conservation efforts made by the local agriculture community. "EPA is working closely with the City of Toledo and Ohio authorities to clean   more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release: Jeffrey Powell, D.O., an internal medicine physician, has joined the Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center team at the Scranton location. Dr. Powell earned his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine after completing graduate studies in immunology and virology at Temple University and East Stroudsburg University and undergraduate studies in biology at Temple University. He completed re  more

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial (Park) for a project to repair and replace the north and south side concrete seawalls. Years of wave action, ice loading, and geological processes have deteriorated and undermined the two seawalls resulting in the creation of sink holes an  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following feature story: Julie is a natural resources specialist with the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office in Annapolis, Maryland. She focuses on climate issues in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Program. Julie has been with NOAA for just under a year. Describe a project related to habitat that you are currently working on. I'm bringing together data from NOAA and partner organizations to develo  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has approved more than $400,000 in funding through the Coastal Management Assistance Grant (CMAG) program for five projects in Mentor, Euclid, Jefferson, Rocky River and Rossford that will improve coastal planning, public access, and water quality. "ODNR is proud to partner with coastal communities to provide Ohioans with more ways to enjoy our state's   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that includes the following four appropriations bills: State-Foreign Operations, Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA, Interior-Environment, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. The   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (Admin. Proc. File No. 3-19343) involving Monetiva and Unity Global Holdings: In the Matter of HEALTHWAY SHOPPING NETWORK, MONETIVA, INC., AND UNITY GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD., Respondents. ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR RULING ON THE PLEADINGS The Division of Enforcement moves for a ruling on the pleadings revoking the registration of each class of the securities of Monetiva, Inc., that is registered with the Commis  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the city of Nelsonville to build a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The new WWTP will have a 1.2 million gallon daily (MGD) flow capacity, improving sewer service for 1,543 households and 170 businesses in the area. The plant will operate as a regional provider for residents in north  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) has awarded a grant of just over $1,000,000 to the city of Akron for the design of the Gorge Dam Removal Project. Removal of the Gorge Dam will allow the Cuyahoga River to flow freely and result in improved water quality year-round. Brown applauds the efforts of the local offic  more