Louisiana Becomes First State to Issue Drinking Water Report Cards

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Move aims for transparency and to identify struggling water systems.

The Stream, May 10, 2023: Guatemalan Town Awaits Open-Pit Mine Decision

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The Guatemalan government rejected a referendum vote from residents resisting an open-pit mine near a protected river and lake.

Federal Water Tap, May 8: EPA Agrees to Timeline for Updating Slaughterhouse Water Pollution Standards

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The Rundown The EPA agrees to a timeline for updating slaughterhouse…

The Stream, May 3, 2023: Native Hawai’i Farmers Advocate For Land Back While Restoring Historic Water Systems

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On Maui, where colonial and commercial parties stole land and water decades ago, Native Hawai’ian farmers are working to restore ancient water systems while litigating for reparations.

Fresh, May 2, 2023: Mississippi River Flooding Reaches Historic Levels Along Illinois-Iowa Border

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In the Quad Cities area along the Illinois-Iowa border, Mississippi River flooding has reached historic levels. 

Federal Water Tap, May 1: White House Establishes Office of Environmental Justice

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The Rundown The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funds projects…

Cholera Cases Spike Amid Extreme Weather, Conflict

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Without clean water and sanitation, disease outbreaks multiply.

The Stream, April 26, 2023: Pollution, Lack of Infrastructure Continue to Harm Bangladesh’s ‘Nearly Dead’ River

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Fabric dyeing and garment export have contributed to the demise of Bangladesh’s Buriganga River, considered nearly biologically dead.

Forest to MI Faucet: Using Trees to Keep Water Sources Pristine

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A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner.