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Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey in Idaho are working on research that could make it easier to detect algae blooms. Excess amounts of blue-green…
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In May, we visited with water quality advocate Christopher Swain on his decision to swim the 150-mile length of the Boise River. He’s partnered with the…
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Environmental Protection Agency leader Scott Pruitt made a quiet visit to Boise Tuesday, to sign a new agreement between his agency and the state of…
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On May 15, voters in Nampa will vote on a bond to update how the city’s waste water gets treated. The $165 million bond will go toward updates to Nampa’s…
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After months of cold and wet weather, the 4 Bros. Dairy near Shoshone started to flood last February. Melting snow and winter rain overwhelmed the…
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Federal officials are awarding Idaho about $2 million in grants for 10 projects intended to protect water quality.The U.S. Environmental Protection…
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The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is holding its 27th annual water quality workshop at Boise State this week. Dan Wise is with the U.S.…
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A group of scientists and trainers will work with volunteers Saturday to monitor the quality of water in the Boise River. The annual project is sponsored…
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Mercury contamination is well documented in the eastern United States. But USGS research ecologist Collin Eagles-Smith wanted to know how big of a problem…
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As KBSX reported Wednesday, the biggest health risk associated with high levels of nitrates in drinking water is a condition called methemoglobinemia,…