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Federal Water Tap, October 2: Federal Commission Identifies Needs for Protecting Water from Wildfire Damage
The Rundown A federal wildfire commission highlights the need to protect water supplies from high-severity fires. The White House issues a disaster declaration for saltwater intrusion in Louisiana. GAO report details earmark spending in fiscal year 2023. EPA allocates funds to train workers for water sector jobs. EPA watchdog questions the agency’s handling of Great […]
The Water Transition: A Conversation with Author Peter Gleick
Discussing the past and future of water.
Fresh, July 11, 2023: Chicago Officials Reverse Flow of River As Flash Floods Fill City Sewers
After record-setting rainfalls, Chicago officials reverse the flow of the Chicago River into Lake Michigan and urge residents to reduce water use.
Social Media Used To Warn of Flood Dangers in Northern California
Sonoma County town develops effective messaging network By Emma Janssen, Circle of Blue Residents of Guerneville, an unincorporated community in Northern California’s Sonoma County, started 2023 with a series of powerful drenching storms, what meteorologists call atmospheric rivers. Tens of thousands of county residents lost power, tall redwoods toppled across roads. The Russian River crested […]
Federal Water Tap, March 27: U.S. Delegation Attends United Nations Water Conference
The Rundown At the UN Water Conference, the government commits funding for water and sanitation. President Biden designates two new national monuments, in Nevada and Texas. A law to compensate marines and their families for exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has spawned a battle over potentially billions in lawyers’ fees. A U.S. Department […]
Mine Cleanup Law Weakened By Coal’s Decline
Reclamation is a flashpoint for the partisan divide over fossil fuels.
FRESH, September 20, 2022: Line 5 Must Reroute, But Not Shut Down, Judge Rules
A U.S. district court judge ruled that the Line 5 oil pipeline has been trespassing on certain tribal lands since 2013.
The Stream, September 7, 2022: Study Reveals the Impact of Texas Oil and Gas Industry on Water Supply
As Texas tries to find alternative water sources amid drought, the oil and gas industry is producing nearly half of New York City’s yearly water consumption.
Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 30, 2022
Utah’s proposed Lake Powell pipeline struggles to make progress amid declining water levels and drought conditions.
FRESH, August 9, 2022: Unmonitored Ag May Account for Majority of Lake Erie Manure Pollution
An estimated 60 percent of manure pollution in Lake Erie’s western basin may originate from farms whose manure disposal is not tracked.
FRESH: Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanup Rule
April 19, 2022 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing, straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday. — Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor This Week’s Watersheds A court […]
