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Forest to MI Faucet: Using Trees to Keep Water Sources Pristine

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A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner.

U.S. Pushes Farmers to Develop A New Crop: Energy

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But more heavily fertilized corn and more manure for methane raises worries about water pollution.

Biden Administration Outlines Options for Colorado River Emergency Plan

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Arizona, California, and Nevada could lose up to a quarter of water deliveries combined next year if conditions are bad.

U.S. Counts on “Climate-Smart” Farms to Slow Global Warming

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But skeptics assert change in practices could increase risk to water and health.

UN Water Conference Marked by Enthusiasm, Uncertainty

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Conference produces more than 700 commitments for water.

Great Lakes Take Global Stage

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UN Water Conference highlights risks and opportunities for the Great Lakes region.

UN Conference on Water Aims to Rally Support for Ambitious Goals

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Global water challenges headline gathering in New York City this week.

Majority Say Water Supply and Pollution ‘Very Serious’ Problems

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Global public opinion poll measures views on freshwater challenges.

Perspective | How Water Partnerships Can Yield Better Results

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Avoiding four common pitfalls for water-sector partnerships.

Tax Incentives Find New Purpose for Conserving Water in American West

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Conservation easements protect the region’s depleted groundwater.

Ongoing Battle to Keep Toxic Chemicals at Bay

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Outdated federal water laws and chemicals that were approved for industry without assessing for risk leave Ann Arbor and other communities struggling to ward off water contaminants before they foul drinking supplies.