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Too Few Farmers are Curbing Pollution in Lake Erie. Should They be Forced?

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As climate change complicates Lake Erie’s algae problem, scientists say farmers must do far more to reduce phosphorus runoff. But will enough farmers change their ways without a government mandate?

The Stream, March 9, 2021: Carbon-Negative Crops Could Lead to Mass Water Shortages

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research finds that growing more…

What’s Up With Water – March 8, 2021

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This is Eileen Wray-McCann for Circle of Blue. And this is…

Federal Water Tap, March 8: Water Provisions Abundant in House Democrats’ Climate Bill

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The Rundown A House bill to move the country to 100 percent…

HotSpots H2O: Canadian Government Misses Target to End Water Insecurity for First Nations Communities

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Many First Nations in Canada continue to live without clean water six years after the government began actively addressing the issue, according to a report published by the Auditor General of Canada late last month.
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Michigan Dams Need ‘Immediate Attention’ to Prevent Next Failure

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Michigan’s aging dams require “comprehensive and immediate attention” to avoid future tragedies like last summer’s Midland-area dam failures, a state task force has determined.

The Stream, March 5, 2021: US Drinking Water Infrastructure Receives C- Grade

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report gives poor grades to U.S.…
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The Story of Water in Texas

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The story of water in Texas is the state’s devout allegiance to the principle that mankind has dominion over nature.

The Stream, March 4, 2021: Snyder’s Lawyers Call For Flint Residents To Be Disqualified From Jury

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Lawyers for former Michigan Rick Snyder…

The Stream, March 3, 2021: Urban India Still Faces Water Stress Despite Ambitious Water Projects

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Much of urban India still faces water…

The Biggest Coal Power Plant in the American West Closed. What Happens with the Colorado River Water It Used?

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Navajo Generating Station shut down in 2019 and is now being dismantled. The Colorado River water that cooled the plant is part of a broader legal impasse.

Rights vs. Regulations: When it Comes to Septic Codes, Property Rights Remain a Big Barrier

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A significant number of residential septic systems need repair or replacement, but efforts to enact a statewide code have been hampered.