Ecotrope

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topic: Water

April 25, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

This Nanotech "Lily Pad" Could Obliterate Stormwater Pollution

A Beaverton start-up has created a floating "lily pad" that uses solar-activated nanotechnology to break down water contaminants. It could be deployed to clean up polluted storm water in retention ponds or ditches alongside roads and parking lots. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Water, Stormwater

Feb. 08, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Opponents Protest Nestle Water Bottling Plant

Opponents of a proposed Nestle water bottling plant in Oregon organized two protests in Portland today. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Nestle

Sept. 13, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

How Much Storm Water Do Eco-Roofs Capture?

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Filed under: Water, Portland State University, Stormwater

Sept. 04, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Which Schools Had Pesticides In Their Water?

I just noticed the Oregon Health Authority updated its website with a spreadsheet of the schools that had their drinking water tested. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Drinking water, pesticides

Aug. 30, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Study Finds Pesticides In Drinking Water At 11 Schools

A federal Department of Agriculture study has found low levels of pesticides in the drinking water of 11 rural schools in Oregon. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Agriculture, Drinking water, pesticides

Aug. 27, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

How Big Was The Gulf Oil Spill Compared To Oregon?

Another great find by OPB's Vince Patton: Check out this BBC tool for sizing up historic places and events. The mapping program overlays your zip code (or any other you choose) with the size and shape of icons such as the Twin Towers, the moon, the Great Wall of China or the Burning Man festival. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Gulf oil spill

Aug. 22, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Graywater Recycling Not As Popular As Expected

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission is scheduled to get an update on the state's new permits for graywater recycling systems at meeting tomorrow. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Graywater reuse

Aug. 17, 2012 · By Amanda Peacher

Why Wells In The Slough Matter To Portland's Water Supply

If you live in the Portland area and haven't explored the Columbia River Slough for yourself, you've probably at least seen signs for the little waterway en route to PDX. The slough is an 18-mile creek/wetland that flows from Fairview Lake into the Willamette River near Kelly Point Park. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Drinking water

Aug. 15, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

A Roadmap To Net-Zero Water

I got a chance to talk with a water efficiency engineer at the Pacific Northwest National Lab last week. Continue reading →

Filed under: Water, Net Zero

Aug. 08, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Military Targets Net-Zero Water At Camp Rilea

The Oregon Army National Guard has taken the water supply at its Camp Rilea training site off the grid. Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Water, Graywater reuse, wastewater

About Ecotrope

In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.

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