Why Trees Are L.A.'s 'Water-Saving Heroes'
"There's this assumption that we need abundant irrigation to support trees," according to researchers. "But we can drastically reduce water use and still have trees."
What Do States Want With Possible Changes to the Endangered Species Act?
Congressional lawmakers are considering how the law might be revamped.
Possible Source of ‘Gooey Nightmare’ That Overwhelmed Montana Wastewater System ID’d
It’s an enemy that many water infrastructure managers are familiar with.
Using Cheese, Molasses Brine To Treat Roads With Less Salt
The nation’s reliance on road salt for de-icing has tripled in the last forty years. Many cities and states are trying to halt that.
Why Alaskans Are Flocking to a Pipe on the Side of the Road
Near Mile 109 along the Seward Highway, watch out for people carrying water jugs running across the road.
A Long Struggle to Upgrade Public Water Systems in West Virginia’s Coalfields
The McDowell County Public Service District has worked for 27 years to improve and maintain infrastructure that provides drinking water to people in remote corners of the state.
Western States Negotiate Drought Contingency Plan Despite Wet Winter
A visit to Arizona’s Avra Valley highlights advanced hydrological, technological and conservation solutions to the Tucson area’s water concerns.
Mayors Rally Residents to Conserve More Than 1.9 Billion Gallons of Water
Sacramento, Tucson, Denver, Dallas and Pittsburgh are among the competitors in the National Mayor’s Water Challenge.
How Does a Town of 312 People Afford a $3.6 Million Water System Upgrade?
U.S. Department of Agriculture loans and grants have helped fund water infrastructure in rural localities like Hysham, Montana. The Trump administration’s proposed budget would nix funding for the program that provided this assistance.
Long Beach Showcases Water-Efficient, Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Just because California's drought has eased, that doesn't mean urban lawn-to-garden landscaping has to go out of style.
Seattle Sewage Disaster Raises Bigger Questions About Infrastructure Resilience
The hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated waste that poured into Puget Sound in recent weeks will likely be a “moot point” during an even larger catastrophic event. What can be done to mitigate the risk?
Calif. Governor Asks Trump for More Federal Assistance With Storm Recovery
Assessments now peg damages from winter weather systems in the state at over $539 million.
EPA’s Pruitt to City Leaders: Don’t Let Congress Forget About Water Infrastructure
He made his comments ahead of a National League of Cities advocacy day planned for Wednesday on Capitol Hill.
Michigan Officials Worry About Potential Pipeline Disaster in Great Lakes
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: More states introduce legislation to ax Daylight Saving Time; Connecticut towns may sue the state over proposed pension shift; and Washington city sends invoice to newspaper for interview.
Mapping Miami’s Flood Risk and Other Resiliency Challenges
An important question facing communities in South Florida: “How do we get the right information we need to inform changes in building codes and prioritizing infrastructure for investment?”
Boston Studying Massive Seawall; Tucson’s Mayor Carjacked at Home
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Broadband-digging fines in Charlotte; Rhode Island’s governor defends free-tuition plan; and Newark’s mayor has a message about being “the next Brooklyn.”
Improving Conservation Planning With GIS to Improve Water Quality
Mapping offers ways for governments to identify, prioritize and mark green infrastructure for preservation and rehabilitation.
Northern California Dam Emergency Prompts Widespread Downriver Evacuations
Authorities ordered more than 160,000 residents in three counties to flee on Sunday amid fears of a major disaster; a state agency successfully saves millions of endangered fish.
Water Emergency in Chapel Hill, N.C.: ‘Our Water Supply Basically Ran Out’
Local authorities work to restore service after problems with fluoride treatment and a broken water main led to a loss in pressure.
As California’s Drought Eases, Should the State’s Conservation Mandates Be Rescinded?
As some call for continued vigilance, water officials in San Diego want the restrictions lifted.
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