The Year in Water, 2022
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Federal Water Tap, December 5: For Tribes, White House Promises Climate Relocation Funding, Water Pollution Standards
The Rundown At a White House summit, the Biden administration pledges financial and regulatory support for tribal nations. The EPA proposes increasing the amount of biofuels in the nation’s energy supply through 2025. The Justice Department proposes an independent operator for the Jackson, Mississippi, water system. The Interior Department allocates $250 million for Salton Sea […]
Federal Water Tap, November 21: Klamath Dam Removal Approved by Energy Regulator
The Rundown The nation’s largest dam removal clears a major hurdle by gaining federal approval. Senate committees advance tribal water rights legislation and water-related bills. The EPA Office of the Inspector General begins three audits: Jackson’s drinking water troubles, lead drinking water pipes, and compliance with public notification laws for lead in drinking water. The […]
The Stream, October 19, 2022: California City Approaches Water Supply Peril in Next Two Months
The destruction from Hurricane Ian may push the price of home insurance – and thus homeownership – out of reach for many in Florida.
Federal Water Tap, October 3: Supreme Court Hears Key Clean Water Act Case
The Rundown The U.S. Supreme Court begins its October term today with a wetlands lawsuit that could redefine the Clean Water Act. Tribes tell the Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize long-term infrastructure solutions for the $4 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds for western drought response. President Biden signs a temporary funding bill that will […]
Federal Water Tap, September 26: If Necessary, Interior Will Hold Back More Water in Lake Powell Next Year
The Rundown The Interior Department outlines steps it is taking in response to a drying Colorado River basin. The Bureau of Reclamation will hold public ‘listening sessions’ this week on how to use Inflation Reduction Act funds for western drought response. The Army Corps releases a final environmental impact statement for a project to divert […]
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, September 12: House Democrats Object to Manchin’s Permitting Deal
The Rundown House Democrats warn their leadership not to undercut NEPA environmental reviews. The EPA’s internal watchdog says it will begin an investigation into Jackson’s water crisis. The Defense Department seeks research projects on climate change, society, and national security. And lastly, the Bureau of Reclamation releases a water-supply study of California’s American River basin. […]
Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 30, 2022
Utah’s proposed Lake Powell pipeline struggles to make progress amid declining water levels and drought conditions.
Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 23, 2022
The Gila River Indian Community pulls out of a water conservation agreement due to little progress on basin-wide water cuts.
What’s Up With Water — August 23, 2022
This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers a potential catastrophic winter storm in California and new research that revealed what may be causing high case numbers of pediatric cancer in Pennsylvania. Plus, Circle of Blue breaks down the latest water cuts in the Colorado River basin.
The Stream, August 17, 2022: Drought May Worsen Across England, Bringing More Water Restrictions
Drought could worsen in parts of England this winter if rain fails to fall.
