Federal Water Tap, August 4: Western U.S. Water Legislation Introduced and Agreements Signed

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New legislation proposes that the federal government spend $US…

Federal Water Tap, July 29: EPA Groundwater Protection Program Needs Better Oversight, Watchdog Says

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In light of the steady rise in domestic oil and gas production,…

Federal Water Tap, July 14: White House Threatens Veto of House Water and Energy Bill

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The House Appropriations Committee passed a $US 34 billion bill…

Federal Water Tap, July 7: Algae Research, Lake Mead, Hydropower

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President Obama signed legislation that authorizes $US 82 million…

Federal Water Tap, June 30: Dead Zone and Algae Forecasts for U.S. Waters

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Computer models forecast a low-oxygen “dead zone” of average…

Federal Water Tap, June 23: Water and Energy Grab the Spotlight

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A new Department of Energy report on the connections between…

Federal Water Tap, June 9: Drought Catches Federal Reserve’s Eye

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The Federal Reserve’s assessment of current economic conditions,…

Federal Water Tap, June 2: Obama Announces Carbon Limits for Existing Power Plants

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Seeking to make good on a promise to address the causes of global…

Federal Water Tap, May 27: Senate Passes Water Infrastructure, Drought Bills

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Both sides of Congress passed a $US 12 billion water infrastructure…

Federal Water Tap, May 19: EPA Recommends New Water Quality Standards for Chemical Pollutants

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How much benzene should be allowed in a liter of river water?…