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The Stream, February 11, 2021: Congresswomen Call For $1.5 Billion In Water Debt Relief
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Congresswomen from Michigan reintroduce legislation to end water shutoffs during the pandemic. San Diego officials anticipate a massive budget gap for fixing the city’s stormwater problems. New research compiles a century’s worth of water quality data for the Mississippi China continues efforts to build a powerful hydropower dam in Tibet. Industries based […]
Federal Water Tap, February 8: Idaho Republican Unveils Snake River Salmon Recovery Plan
The Rundown An Idaho Republican proposes a $33.5 billion initiative to breach dams in the Snake River basin, help salmon, and invest in the regional economy. A Senate committee holds a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s pick to lead the EPA. Senators team up for bipartisan bills on rural water assistance and tribal water infrastructure. […]
The Stream, February 4, 2021: Trump-Era Oil Permits Could Contaminate Drinking Water In New Mexico
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Drilling projects in New Mexico could contaminate drinking water supply. Decades of data on water flows in New South Wales prompt conversations about water use and storage. A proposal to remove methane from dormant coal mines in North Fork Valley, Colorado could also protect water for local farmers. Sudan is warning against […]
The Stream, February 3, 2021: Defendants In Flint Water Crisis Fight Criminal Charges
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Defendants in the Flint water crisis case, including former Gov. Rick Snyder, attempt to throw out charges against them based on technicalities. Activists organize to stop Enbridge’s Line 3 in northern Minnesota. Wastewater testing helps researchers in Oregon discover the presence of variants of SARS-CoV-2. Local water suppliers in Colorado urge the […]
Federal Water Tap, February 1: House Democrats Renew Push for Water-Bill Aid
The Rundown House Democrats propose $1.5 billion to help low-income households with water and sewer bills. A congressional task force outlines its PFAS priorities for the Biden administration. The president’s executive order on climate change establishes an interagency council on environmental justice. U.S. Geological Survey researchers look at the relationship between rainfall and streams in […]
HotSpots H2O: In Ethiopian Conflict, Water Insecurity and Disease Risk Escalate
Destruction to infrastructure in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has left people without access to clean water and increased the risk of fatal diseases.
At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water Systems
President Biden put forward a $2 trillion climate plan that mentions a bucketful of spending options to shore up America’s built and natural infrastructure.
California Households Owe $1 Billion in Water-Bill Debt
In California, a statewide survey indicates that low-income households and communities of color are most affected by overdue water bills.
Federal Water Tap, January 18: CARES Act Funds Can Be Used to Provide Running Water
The Rundown The Treasury Department clarifies use of CARES Act funds for water infrastructure. The White House tries to block funding for dam repairs using its rescission authority. GAO report highlights the rising cost of NASA’s environmental cleanup liabilities. The EPA releases data on enforcement and compliance in 2020 and rejects a petition to force […]
