Amid Dire Colorado River Outlook, States Plan to Tap Their Lake Mead Savings Accounts
Arizona and California intend to draw on water they banked in the big reservoir, even as water levels drop.
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Federal Water Tap, June 1: EPA Will Revise Water Permitting Tied to Pipelines, Fuel Export
The Rundown The EPA says it will revise Trump-era changes to Clean Water Act permitting that centered on energy infrastructure. Senate Republicans increase water spending in their infrastructure counteroffer. The House Natural Resources Committee gets an update on drought conditions in the western states. The Bureau of Reclamation cuts Central Valley Project water allocations in […]
The Stream, May 25, 2021: Mining Denver’s Sewers for Energy
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The largest project in North America to tap the heat in sewer pipes is under construction in Denver. Leaders in Iran blame rolling blackouts on drought, heat, and cryptocurrency mining. South African scientists confront challenges in monitoring wastewater for SARS-CoV-2. Water systems in West Virginia report losing large volumes of water to […]
Federal Water Tap, May 17: White House Advisory Council Outlines Environmental Justice Recommendations
The Rundown A White House advisory council drafts a plan for ensuring disadvantaged communities receive 40 percent of the benefits of the administration’s climate investments. The Treasury Department details how $350 billion in state, local, and tribal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act can be used for water infrastructure. Washington state senator opposes a […]
Innovative Partnerships and Exchanges are Securing the Gila River Indian Community’s Water Future
The Gila River Indian Community is restoring its “lifeblood” back through innovative partnerships and water exchanges.
Federal Water Tap, May 10: White House Releases Conservation Roadmap
The Rundown President Biden aims to conserve 30 percent of the country’s lands and waters by 2030. The GAO says that the method for assessing farmer compliance with wetlands protections should be updated. The EPA assesses a draft nutrient-reduction plan in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. NOAA releases new baselines for “normal” climate in the United […]
Federal Water Tap, May 3: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Water Infrastructure Bill
The Rundown By a near-unanimous margin, the Senate approved a broad water infrastructure package. FERC commissioners discuss incorporating environmental justice into their evaluation of energy infrastructure. The EPA announces a new round of WIFIA funds and approves grant funding for water systems in two Alaska Native villages. President Biden nominates a government veteran to lead […]
The Stream, April 21, 2021: Climate Change Causes Decline in Global Agriculture Productivity
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research finds global agricultural productivity has declined due to climate change, especially in Africa and Latin America. A proposal in Louisiana could create a program to grade community water systems. Dams across Mexico sit below half of their total capacity. Lake Mead levels could drop significantly later this year, triggering water […]
Federal Water Tap, April 19: Senate to Debate Water Infrastructure Bill This Week
The Rundown The Senate majority leader indicates he wants action on a water infrastructure bill this week. House Democrats introduce a bill to remove lead pipes from public and federally subsidized housing. California Democrats propose federal funds for repairing canals damaged by subsidence. The Interior secretary revokes a dozen Trump-era energy orders. Forecasters see low […]
