As State ‘Water Wars’ Get Salty, Oysters Get a Say
The Supreme Court last week seemed to suggest that in water disputes between states, the health of an aquatic ecosystem can be considered alongside drinking-water and farming concerns.
A Moneyball Approach to Clean Water in California
Up to 1 million Californians lack access to clean, safe drinking water at some point during the year. Data scientists believe they are part of the solution.
Still Rebuilding After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Hopes to Spur Critical Infrastructure Investment
Officials have outlined an ambitious set of P3 projects supporting electrical and water resilience, as well as economic development.
There Are Jobs to Be Had in the Nation's Waterworks Sector
New research takes a look at workforce opportunities and gaps tied to U.S. water infrastructure.
Will Two Major Floods Prompt Development Changes in Ellicott City?
The increased amount of impervious surfaces surrounding the watershed makes the area more susceptible to runoff, which contributes to the severity of flood impacts, though hydrologists have said development is not solely to blame.
Funding Steady for Environment, Interior Programs in Senate Bill
The draft legislation covers programs that help fund water infrastructure, and that provide payments to rural counties.
Worries Over Cyanotoxins in Tap Water of Oregon's Capital City
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Dallas looks to reform “generous” bulk trash rules … Tenn. vice mayor charged in food stamp conspiracy … and a Maine town warns of caterpillar hazard.
Flood Resilience Challenge Yields the South Bay ‘Sponge’
“One thing that was really evident: Even people who are following closely are not totally aware of the flood risks that we have in the [San Francisco] Bay Area.”
Study Casts Doubt on Feasibility of Boston’s Proposed Flood Barrier
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Virginia on path to expand Medicaid ... another jail torture lawsuit in Utah … Georgia governor talks up Atlanta’s Amazon HQ2 bid.
Flood Clean-up Begins in a Historic Maryland Mill Town. Again.
Unlucky topography and an intense rainstorm creates a major disaster in Ellicott City for the second times in nearly two years.
When Rivers Come to 'Greet' a City
An Iowa mayor and a D.C. city official reflect on flooding and other "resiliency" issues affecting their towns.
Water Infrastructure Legislation Gushes Ahead in Congress
A House committee passed its Water Resources Development Act legislation unanimously on Wednesday.
Senate Panel Passes Water Bill That Would Rework Lending Program
Provisions involving the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act have drawn backlash from some utility groups.
What the House Water Resources Development Bill Leaves Out
Water and sewer utility provisions found in the Senate version of the legislation aren't included in the House draft.
New Signs of Trouble Ahead for Colorado River Basin Water Managers
A warm winter and weak snowpack suggests that this “is the kind of drought we will have to deal with in the future.”
Water Infrastructure Bill Offers a Kumbaya Moment on Capitol Hill
“There’s a lot to like about this legislation,” said Sen. Tom Carper, top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee.
Senate Lawmakers Seek to Extend Waterworks Financing Program
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act would be authorized through 2021 under a bill released Thursday.
Nestle’s Bottled Water Permit in Michigan to Face New Challenges
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Atlanta mayor declares her city the ‘crown jewel’ of the nation … Nashville transit proposal fails … Maine lawmakers override governor’s veto ... and Buffalo eyes parking ticket amnesty.
Cities Competing to Conserve the Most Water
Since its inception seven years ago, the National Water Pledge Campaign has collected more than 1.6 million commitments to conserve more than 8 billion gallons.
'Precipitation Whiplash' in California
Climate change will put the Golden State in a destructive cycle of floods and droughts.
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