Dec 18, 2002 — A public hearing on the pros and cons of fluoridation in Canton last week has prompted the village Board to take a closer look at the practice. Some 60% of communities across the country add fluoride to their water to help prevent tooth decay. But fluoride critics say the compound has adverse health affects. As David Sommerstein reports, Canton village residents may get a chance to vote on the issue.  Go to full article

Dec 05, 2002 — The St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District is hoping to boost its revenues and promote local conservation by offering holiday gift certificates for its annual tree seedling and shrub program. Jody Tosti reports.  Go to full article

Oct 25, 2002 — This month marks the 30th anniversary of Clean Water Act, a milestone in our nation's efforts to protect water resources. To honor the 30-year anniversary of that legislation, communities in every state celebrated Nation Water Monitoring Day last week. It was an opportunity for everyone to learn how to help protect local waterways by becoming citizen monitors. Todd Moe tagged along as Canton High School students scrutinized the physical, chemical and biological aspects of a river in their backyard  Go to full article

Oct 25, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with Marilyn Mayer, a local biologist, who's spearheading a partnership between St. Lawrence University and local science classrooms.  Go to full article

Oct 22, 2002 — Senator Hillary Clinton made her opposition to expanding the St. Lawrence Seaway channel plain Friday. Martha Foley talk with Save The River's Stephanie Weiss about the environmental group's fight to kill the expansion plan once and for all.  Go to full article

Oct 16, 2002 — Researchers, government agencies, industry, and environmental groups will gather in Cleveland today to try to assess the environmental health of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports.
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Sep 26, 2002 — A tanker truck crash early Wednesday on the Northway is threatening Keeseville's water supply. Between four and five thousand gallons of transformer oil spilled into a creek that feeds the village's main reservoir. Brian Mann has details:  Go to full article

Sep 24, 2002 — Lawmakers have introduced a bill that they hope will reinvigorate the fight against aquatic invasive species. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Mark Brush reports.  Go to full article

Sep 05, 2002 — Since the terrorist attacks on 9/11, things we used to take for granted as being safe are now being questioned. Resources essential to life can be used as vehicles for terrorists' attacks. Even drinking water is among those things now considered vulnerable. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports.  Go to full article

Sep 03, 2002 — Seven people died and more than two thousand were made ill when e-coli bacteria contaminated Walkerton, Ontario's water supply more than two years ago. The contamination came from cattle manure that had leeched into the ground. Now, the government of Ontario has come out with its plans in an attempt to prevent another tragedy like Walkerton. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Dan Karpenchuk reports.  Go to full article