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
The Stream, September 21, 2021: National Pledges to Cut Carbon Emissions Are Too Timid, UN Says
Federal Water Tap, September 20: House Committee Approves $30 Billion to Remove Lead Drinking Water Pipes
‘The Opportunity Is Now’: Water Advocates View Upcoming UN Climate Conference as Moment of Relevance
Federal Water Tap, September 13: EPA Resumes Work to Block Alaskan Mine That Threatens Salmon
'Eyes in the Sky' Help Police California Water Use
Federal Water Tap, September 7: New Federal Office Connects Climate Change and Health
Hurricane Ida Damages Louisiana Water Systems, Cuts Water Service
Colorado River Forecasts Not a ‘Crystal Ball’
Federal Water Tap, August 30: White House Climate and Migration Report Is Delayed
Droughts Push More People to Migrate Than Floods