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
Rising Cost of Water in Michigan Leads to Affordability Problems
Utah’s Water Dilemma
Federal Water Tap, November 29: In Closely Watched Groundwater Case, Justices Rule in Favor of Tennessee
Federal Water Tap, November 22: Big Water Items in House-Approved Build Back Better Act
Federal Water Tap, November 15: Justice Department Opens EJ Investigation of Sewage Pollution in Alabama
Households Still Have Not Received Aid from New Federal Water Bill Assistance Program
Federal Water Tap, November 8: Lawmakers Attempt to Throttle Flood Insurance Increases...Plus, Infrastructure Bill Passes
2021 Election Recap: New York Voters Approve Clean Water Constitutional Amendment
Federal Water Tap, November 1: Build Back Better Act Directs Billions for Lead Pipes and Other Water Concerns
2021 Election Preview: The Expensive Battle in Maine over Hydropower Imports