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Federal Water Tap, July 29: Defense Department Announces PFAS Task Force
The Rundown The new defense secretary’s initial action is to establish a task force to address toxic PFAS chemicals. Congress acts on a Florida harmful algal bloom bill and an energy-water bill, while representatives introduce legislation on water infrastructure investment, the Great Lakes, fracking chemicals, and sewage pollution on the U.S.-Mexico border. The Justice Department […]
Speaking of Water with Janis Searles Jones – Ocean Conservancy
Janis Searles Jones, CEO of the Ocean Conservancy speaks with Circle of Blue’s J. Carl Ganter about where freshwater and ocean preservation meet.
Federal Water Tap, June 17: Senators Release PFAS Bill Package
The Rundown The legislation aims to force the EPA to regulate at least two PFAS chemicals in drinking water and monitor many others. Because of heavy spring rains, researchers forecast a large Lake Erie algal bloom and Gulf of Mexico dead zone. Eight senators call for more oversight of British Columbia mines that could harm […]
Federal Water Tap, May 13: PFAS Week in Congress
The Rundown A barrage of PFAS legislation appears in the House and Senate. The House passes a $19.1 billion disaster aid package for recent flood, fire, and hurricane damage. The CDC reports a substantial increase in Hepatitis A cases. The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee says he will investigate federal approval of a […]
Federal Water Tap, April 29: EPA Releases Draft PFAS Groundwater Cleanup Guidance
The Rundown The EPA uses its drinking water health advisory to guide PFAS cleanup in groundwater. Senators ask the GAO to assess the cost to the federal government of PFAS cleanup. Senate Democrats release report on the financial costs of climate change. A federal health research agency publishes more details on a PFAS health study. […]
Federal Water Tap, March 25: Major Flooding Risks In Midwest Continue Through May
The Rundown NOAA scientists warn of “potentially unprecedented” spring floods in the Mississippi River watershed. The Colorado River basin states submit water conservation plans to Congress and prepare to testify in hearings this week. FEMA approves flood disaster declarations for Iowa and Nebraska. The EPA proposes 20 chemicals as a high priority for risk evaluations. […]
Cleaner Coal Ash Disposal Gets Bipartisan Support in Virginia
Virginia’s toxic legacy of storing coal ash in unlined pits near Chesapeake Bay rivers could be put to rest by a bill that now has bipartisan support.
Federal Water Tap, January 14: Shutdown, Plus Wheeler Nominated as EPA Leader
The Rundown The longest government shutdown in the nation’s history drags on. President Trump nominates Andrew Wheeler to helm the EPA. A House bill seeks to prioritize water research at the Department of Energy, while a big land and water package is introduced in the Senate. And lastly, federal agencies answer President Trump’s order to […]
