Despite $Billions Spent, Tide of Harmful Farm Pollutants Grows Ever Larger
“Best management practices” are not impeding flow of farm nutrients into nation’s waters.
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Will Energy From Manure Help or Harm Water Quality in Michigan?
Chevron and two utilities are building big methane biodigesters on the state’s largest dairies.
Federal Water Tap, October 30: Feds Back State-Led Colorado River Conservation Plan
The Rundown Bureau of Reclamation reassesses options for Colorado River water conservation over next three years. The White House asks Congress for $55 billion on domestic disaster relief, other emergencies. The Treasury Department releases a report on climate hazards and household finances. The House approves a 2024 budget for the Army Corps and Interior Department […]
Minnesota Tribe Sets Enforceable Rules To Safeguard Wild Rice and Water Supply
Ineffective voluntary pollution prevention practices are set aside for mandatory regulation.
How Big Ag Pollutes America’s Waters and Makes Money Doing It
Crop production practices that limit nutrients are largely ignored.
Federal Water Tap, December 19: States Slow to Distribute Disaster Aid Funds for Housing
The Rundown A GAO report finds that states are slow to distribute federal funds after hurricanes and wildfires that occurred as much as five years ago. NOAA recommends $105 million in funding for dam and culvert removal and other projects to aid fish migration. NOAA also releases updated data on marine and Great Lakes ecosystem […]
Federal Water Tap, October 31: Reclamation to Chart Course for Limiting Future Colorado River Releases
The Rundown The Bureau of Reclamation begins paperwork to would allow for less water to be released from lakes Mead and Powell. The EPA publishes a plan for improving sewage lagoons. Government, state, and industry officials discuss low Mississippi River water levels. And lastly, Senate Democrats ask the EPA to adopt a “strong” Lead and […]
Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — September 13, 2022
Reclamation announces Utah’s Flaming Gorge Reservoir stores enough water for only two more emergency releases.
Federal Water Tap, July 25: EPA Hints at Future PFAS Standards
The Rundown EPA staff hints at the maximum contaminant level goal for two PFAS chemicals. EPA also expects to change interim health advisories for the same two chemicals, PFOA and PFOS. The Interior Department releases guidance for using infrastructure funds for abandoned coal mine reclamation. The U.S. Geological Survey investigates PFAS chemicals in West Virginia […]
