Cleanup Under Way on Major Midwest Oil Spill
A Canadian company caused several previous spills and was cited for violations for a leaking pipe.
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Great Lakes States Sue Federal Government Over Asian Carp Threat
/in Great Lakes, North America, Water Law, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanThe recent discovery of a live carp close to Lake Michigan may bolster the states’ case, legal expert says.
California’s Central Valley to Get More Water
/in California, California Drought, Drought, North America, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanAs the state recovers from a three-year drought and copes with a deteriorating water infrastructure, the nation’s food supply just got a boost.
Asian Carp Capture Renews Fears of Great Lakes Invasion
/in Great Lakes, Water News/by Steve KellmanA 20-pound fish netted six miles from Lake Michigan has reignited the debate over closing off Chicago-area locks to protect the region’s sportfishing industry.
Drought in India Forces Talk of User Fees, Rainwater Harvesting
/in Asia, Climate Change, Drought, India, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanFierce heat has allegedly killed dozens as country awaits arrival of monsoons.
BP Oil Spill Grows, Threatens Region’s Marshlands
/in North America, Oil/by Steve KellmanThe worst oil leak in U.S. history and is now compromising the existence of wildlife in Louisiana’s marshlands.
No Asian Carp Found in Latest Chicago-Area Fish Kill
/in Great Lakes, North America, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanResults reveal that the invasive species may not be as immediately threatening as certain local politicians and activists had previously argued.
Clean Water Act Proposal Would Strengthen Federal Protection
/in North America, Water Law, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanOpponents call the proposal a federal power grab, while the bill’s author says it would restore the original intent of the landmark water legislation.
Climate Change, Population Growth Threaten to Dry Up Britain’s Rivers
/in Climate Change, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanAs Britain’s water supply faces fluctuation, an environmental group is calling for systemic reform and improved conservation.
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan’s Asian Carp Lawsuit
/in Great Lakes, North America, Water Law, Water News/by Steve KellmanMichigan’s Attorney General Mike Cox is “looking at other legal avenues” to pursue the carp battle.
Bid to Protect Michigan’s Groundwater Draws Opposition, Praise
/in Great Lakes, Groundwater, North America, Water Law, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Steve KellmanA proposed bill that declares Michigan’s groundwater a “public trust” has set off a storm of controversy, with opponents claiming that the legislation would expose property owners to new state fees.
Milwaukee-area Community Seeks to Tap Lake Michigan for Drinking Water
/in Great Lakes, North America, Water News, Water Policy & Politics, Water Rights/Access/by Steve KellmanWhile Waukesha’s request is the first major test of the Great Lakes Compact, the county supervisor opposes the plan.
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