
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Federal Water Tap, July 5: Florida Senators Tour the Algae Coast
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Huge bloom of toxic algae on Florida coast send…

Federal Water Tap, June 27: Judge Blocks Obama Administration Fracking Rule
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Congress has not given the executive branch authority…

Federal Water Tap, June 20: House Spending Bill Boosts Drinking Water Funds, Handcuffs EPA
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More money for drinking water systems in House spending…

Federal Water Tap, June 13: Federal Agencies Release Algae Bloom and Dead Zone Forecasts
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Forecasts for Gulf of Mexico and Lake Erie are for…

Federal Water Tap, June 6: Oil Train Derails in Columbia River Gorge
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EPA investigators are on the scene of an oil train…

Federal Water Tap, May 31: House Energy Bill Becomes Trojan Horse for California Drought Legislation
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House Republicans slip California water bill into…