The Stream, March 13, 2024: Cambodia Canal Proposal Could Harm Mekong Delta
A proposed $1.7 billion canal in Cambodia would link a coastal port to a Mekong River tributary.
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Federal Water Tap, March 11: Congress Finalizes 2024 Budget for Water, Energy Agencies
The Rundown President Biden signs budget package for water, environment, and energy agencies that includes earmarks for water projects and an EPA spending cut. Reclamation publishes a final environmental impact statement for a short-term Colorado River conservation plan. IRS clarifies the tax status of lead service line replacements for homeowners. SEC finalizes a rule requiring […]
Federal Water Tap, March 4: Permanent Water Bill Assistance Program Proposed in Senate
The Rundown In a Senate proposal, federal water bill assistance program would shed its temporary status. Reclamation tallies water losses in the lower Colorado River basin. EPA program updates its schedule for releasing chemical toxicity assessments. New EPA office will focus on agriculture and rural affairs. GAO assesses environmental justice implementation for federal infrastructure investment. […]
Federal Water Tap, February 12: Modifying Glen Canyon Dam Operations to Combat Non-native Fish
The Rundown Bureau of Reclamation proposes changes to Glen Canyon Dam operations because of non-native fish. Legislation in Congress would facilitate watershed recovery after forest fires and reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Army Corps launches a new permit review system for faster processing. NOAA foretells El Niño’s demise. DOE pays hydropower operators to improve […]
Federal Water Tap, January 29: EPA Proposes Stricter Water Pollution Limits for Large Slaughterhouses
The Rundown EPA proposal would restrict nutrient pollution from the largest meat and poultry processors. EPA science advisers will not review the agency’s proposed rules for lead in drinking water. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will hold a hearing on breaching Snake River dams. USAID considers a grant program for water, climate, and gender in […]
The Stream, January 10, 2024: In Vancouver and Other Cities, Sewers Are a Clean Source of Heat
For a decade a Vancouver neighborhood has tapped the sewers to heat homes.
Federal Water Tap, December 18: White House Signs Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative
The Rundown EPA proposes water quality standards to protect aquatic life in the Delaware River, and it proposes stricter water pollution limits for slaughterhouses. FEMA releases a report identifying gaps in the nation’s readiness for disasters. EPA submits two PFAS rules – on drinking water and hazard substances – to the White House for review. […]
Year in Water, 2023
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Federal Water Tap, December 4: EPA Proposes 10-Year Timeline to Remove Most Lead Pipes
The Rundown EPA thinks most utilities can remove lead pipes within a decade, but a few will not. National security agencies detail recent cyberattacks on water systems by Iran-linked hackers. S. officials attend the UN climate summit in Dubai and pledge to triple nuclear energy capacity globally. CDC report shows multiple uses for pandemic-era wastewater […]
Federal Water Tap, October 23: White House Asks Congress for Billions in Humanitarian Aid
The Rundown The Bureau of Reclamation summarizes public comments on managing the Colorado River after 2026, including wishes to analyze a “one dam” option. State Department negotiators continue talks with Canada about updating the Columbia River Treaty. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determines that 21 species are now extinct, including eight freshwater mussels in […]
Federal Water Tap, October 9: Supreme Court Returns with Big Case on Regulatory Authority
The Rundown The Supreme Court begins its fall term and agency regulatory authority is a key issue. The Army Corps begins barging fresh water to southern Louisiana as the area contends with salt water in the Mississippi River. President Biden’s proclamation on Child Health Day mentions nitrate, arsenic, and lead in drinking water. EPA science […]
Federal Water Tap, September 18: Survey Data Shows Households Behind on Water Bills
The Rundown Interagency working group recommends changes to federal mining laws. EPA drinking water infrastructure report to Congress includes new data on lead service lines. CDC researchers use wastewater to track influenza and RSV. NOAA expects El Niño to extend at least through March 2024. Senate hearings this week on drought and water, and tribal […]
