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  • Possible source of contamination that turned the South Yuba River yellow

    Possible source of contamination that turned the South Yuba River yellow

    Nevada County officials said they found a possible source of contamination that turned the waters of the South Yuba River yellow last weekend.

  • Tests found E. coli contamination at 9 sites along Sac river

    Tests found E. coli contamination at 9 sites along Sac river

    E. coli is often caused by fecal contamination. However, the Sacramento County Health Department has not identified the source of the E. coli found in the American River.

  • New recycling program protects water

    New recycling program protects water

    Did you know one teaspoon of Mercury can contaminate a 20 acre lake…forever? Wildlife Forever and Green Lights Recycling are issuing a national "Recycle & Restore™ " challenge with the goal to recycle 1,000,000 light bulbs in 2017. This exciting and innovative campaign works to protect Americas' vital water sources from mercury and heavy metal contamination.