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Federal Water Tap, September 19: Senate Passes Water Resources Development Act
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The Senate passes a big water infrastructure bill…
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Federal Water Tap, September 12: Agencies Halt Dakota Access Pipeline Construction on Federal Land
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A federal judge said pipeline construction could…
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Federal Water Tap, September 6: President Obama Signs Paris Agreement, Pledges Salton Sea Help
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The United States joins a global climate agreement,…
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Federal Water Tap, August 29: Odds of Colorado River Shortage Drop Slightly in New Forecast
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The lower Colorado River Basin is still looking…
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Federal Water Tap, August 22: U.S. Geological Survey Creates Interactive Map of Dam Removal Science
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Researchers compile dam removal studies into an…
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Federal Water Tap, August 15: U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Carbon Accounting Rules
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A federal appeals court affirms the Obama administration’s…
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Federal Water Tap, August 8: Army Corps Approves River-Crossing Permit for Dakota Oil Pipeline
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Permit allows 1,100-mile oil pipeline to cross under…
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Federal Water Tap, August 1: Energy Department Report Endorses U.S. Hydropower Growth
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The Energy Department identifies a path for more…
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Federal Water Tap, July 25: Enbridge Agrees to $177 Million Settlement for Michigan Oil Spill
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Justice Department reaches deal over largest inland…
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Federal Water Tap, July 18: Senate Leaves for Vacation with Water Bills Still on the Floor
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No action yet on important water and environment…
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Federal Water Tap, July 11: EPA Will Not Regulate Forest Road Runoff
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Instead of new federal rules, the EPA will work…
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Federal Water Tap, July 5: Florida Senators Tour the Algae Coast
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Huge bloom of toxic algae on Florida coast send…