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What's In Your Water?
During the recent 2008 annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative, leaders in government, business, and civil society came together for talk and action. Hollywood actor Matt Damon also participated in the conference as part of his commitment to the Global Water Challenge, which helps provide sanitary and clean drinking water to the world's poorest populations. Damon co-founded the H2O Africa Foundation, which spreads public awareness about the continent's water crisis and gathers support for clean water projects there. More...

 

Stormwater and You
What is a Watershed? How does stormwater affect you? Learn the answer to these questions and many more.

Fire Safety
Celebrate Fire Safety Week each October by learning how to keep your family safe from everyday life hazards.

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