Radon-Resistant Home Construction |
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Environmental Spotlight: The DEQ encourages new home buyers to test their homes for radon, as the colorless odorless gas is not just a problem in older existing homes, but can be a problem in newly-built homes as well. Radon-resistant new construction is an excellent practice that can help lower the potential for a radon problem in a new home, however it doesn’t guarantee low levels, so it's important for these homes to still be tested.
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Protect Our Waters from Invasive Species |
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For many of us, fishing in cool clear lakes, rivers and streams is one of life’s pleasures. Today, these waters are under attack by round goby, ruffe, zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, eurasian watermilfoil, and other “aquatic hitchhikers” that have done irreparable harm to many lakes.
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