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Oregon Congressman Releases Draft Klamath River Bill

Legislation does not authorize or fund dam removal.

Gila River Diversion Reaches Decision Point

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Fate of an expensive Southwest water supply project is at stake By…

Landmark Klamath Basin Water Agreement Is on Verge of Collapse

Congress could allow year-end deadline for review and enactment…

Fish Screens Are Part of The Answer to Saving Sacramento River Salmon

Out of social confrontation over water and fish in California…

Infographic: U.S. Surface Water Pollution by State

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More than half of the country's lakes and rivers are not meeting water quality standards.

U.S. Clean Water Law Needs New Act for the 21st Century

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Seminal water law does not address nation's emerging water pollution challenges.

Oakland’s Web of Waters Shapes New Economy, Civic Energy

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A nationally significant program of storm water management daylights streams, renovates a centerpiece lake, restores an estuary, and empowers a West Coast city.

Colorado River Basin Conservation Agreements Take Shape

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States look to delay mandatory water restrictions and preserve…

Gila River Diversion in New Mexico Pits New West vs Old

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Debate demonstrates the power of water in the drying American West.

On Meeting the Colorado River for the First Time

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Circle of Blue reporter Brett Walton tastes the iconic river. Photo…

Pace of U.S. Dam Removals Accelerates

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72 dams were torn down in 2014, a record. Photo © Brett…

Surrounded By Water, Ohio River Valley Experiences Economic Resurgence

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Six-state region at head of American recovery.