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Demands for Energy, Water at Critical Point

Energy and water are inextricably linked, and claims on each are rising. As Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute, a Circle of Blue partner, pointed out at the Global Nexus of Energy and Water panel discussion in Boston last month, water is needed for mining coal, drilling oil, refining gasoline, generating and distributing electricity, […]

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Federal Water Tap, July 15: $5 Billion Tribal Water Rights Settlement Introduced in Congress

The Rundown Senators introduce bipartisan bill to settle Colorado River and other water rights for Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes. FEMA finalizes new standards for using federal funds to rebuild in a floodplain. U.S. and Canada agree to principles for updating Columbia River Treaty. U.S. Geological survey publishes reports on nitrogen pollution […]

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Federal Water Tap, July 8: Feds Sue Washington State Dairies over Nitrate Pollution

The Rundown Justice Department files lawsuit against Yakima Valley dairies for polluting groundwater. EPA publishes new maps of water system boundaries. Reclamation finalizes plan to protect Colorado River fish from non-native predators. House committee considers a budget bill that would cut EPA funding by 20 percent. Reclamation assesses a Colorado River water conservation plan from […]

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Federal Water Tap, July 1: Supreme Court Weakens Agency Power to Interpret Vague Laws

The Rundown High court strikes down longstanding deference to agency expertise in policymaking. Army Corps project to reduce flooding on Louisiana coast needs to be redesigned due to bigger seas, storms. House proposal would slash EPA budget by 20 percent and cut drinking water funding while continuing earmarks and changing policy. House committee advances Army […]

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Federal Water Tap, June 17: ‘Connecticut-Sized’ Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone This Summer, NOAA Says

The Rundown Federal forecast estimates size of Gulf of Mexico dead zone. EPA watchdog says agency is not prepared for public notification rules for lead in drinking water. House passes non-flushable wipes labeling bill. EPA publishes guidelines for a toxic tire chemical in rivers and lakes. USGS reports on groundwater levels in the Navajo aquifer, […]