Brett Walton
Brett writes about agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and the politics and economics of water in the United States. He also writes the Federal Water Tap, Circle of Blue’s weekly digest of U.S. government water news. He is the winner of two Society of Environmental Journalists reporting awards, one of the top honors in American environmental journalism: first place for explanatory reporting for a series on septic system pollution in the United States(2016) and third place for beat reporting in a small market (2014). He received the Sierra Club's Distinguished Service Award in 2018. Brett lives in Seattle, where he hikes the mountains and bakes pies. Contact Brett Walton
Federal Water Tap, March 21: U.S. Forest Service Updates Analysis of Forests and Drinking Water
War in Ukraine Lengthens List of Violent Acts over Water
Federal Water Tap, March 14: EPA Tells States to Prioritize Disadvantaged Communities for Water Infrastructure Funds
IPCC Climate Report: Six Key Findings for Water
Federal Water Tap, February 28: EPA Rejects Industry Objections to Chlorpyrifos Rules
Risky Drinking Water Pathogen Has Outsized Effect on Black Americans
Federal Water Tap, February 21: EPA Watchdog Will Investigate Agency’s Drinking Water Lead Response in Michigan City
Billions Flow to Water Systems from Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
Federal Water Tap, February 14: Budget Proposal Adds $403 Million for Oahu Drinking Water
Nebraska Agrochemical Contamination Throws Families, Communities, Water Providers into Turmoil