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.
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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.
Colorado River States Face Deeper Water Cuts – With More on the Way
Without additional cuts, federal forecast projects Lake Mead to continue its decline in next two years.
Federal Water Tap, August 15: House Passes Inflation Reduction Act
The Rundown The House version of the historic bill retains $4 billion for western drought response. The EPA negotiates a timeline for mercury standards for rivers and lakes in Idaho. FEMA will soon open the application process for $2.3 billion in infrastructure resilience grants. Federal health agencies release a mapping tool to spotlight the unequal […]
Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 9, 2022
The U.S. Senate passes a major climate bill, which includes $4 billion to tackle drought.
