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Biden Administration Outlines Options for Colorado River Emergency Plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada could lose up to a quarter of water deliveries combined next year if conditions are bad.
Federal Water Tap, March 13: EPA Proposes Stronger Wastewater Rules for Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Rundown EPA rules target three waste streams from coal-fired power plants. President Biden’s budget proposal would increase EPA funding and allow energy bill assistance funds to be used for water bill assistance. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists two freshwater mussel species as threatened. NOAA measurements of ocean surface temperatures indicate that La […]
Federal Water Tap, March 6: EPA Issues Cybersecurity Order for Water Utilities
The Rundown EPA orders water utilities to detail cybersecurity plans. Upper Colorado River states want Reclamation to halt releases of extra water into Lake Powell. The EPA details funding for disadvantaged communities to address emerging contaminants like PFAS. Congress kicks into gear with hearings on wildfire, train derailment, cryptocurrency mining, and flood insurance. And lastly, […]
Federal Water Tap, February 13: DOE Grant Funding for Treating Oil and Gas Wastewater
The Rundown President Biden highlights water infrastructure in the State of the Union. The GAO explains how federal agencies can better implement cybersecurity laws. A Department of Energy lab offers grant funding for treating oil and gas wastewater. In Congress, lawmakers introduce bills on tribal water rights settlement, a water-supply tunnel in California, and animal […]
Federal Water Tap, January 2: USGS Finds Steep Groundwater Declines in Rural Nevada
The Rundown The U.S. Geological Survey finds declining groundwater levels in agricultural valleys in Nevada. The EPA finalizes a new definition of the scope of the Clean Water Act. New data shows the number of households receiving federal water bill assistance rose last summer. The EPA misses its self-imposed, end-of-year deadline for issuing draft drinking […]
Federal Water Tap, December 19: States Slow to Distribute Disaster Aid Funds for Housing
The Rundown A GAO report finds that states are slow to distribute federal funds after hurricanes and wildfires that occurred as much as five years ago. NOAA recommends $105 million in funding for dam and culvert removal and other projects to aid fish migration. NOAA also releases updated data on marine and Great Lakes ecosystem […]
The Year in Water, 2022
Sharpening the Shark’s Teeth
Federal Water Tap, December 5: For Tribes, White House Promises Climate Relocation Funding, Water Pollution Standards
The Rundown At a White House summit, the Biden administration pledges financial and regulatory support for tribal nations. The EPA proposes increasing the amount of biofuels in the nation’s energy supply through 2025. The Justice Department proposes an independent operator for the Jackson, Mississippi, water system. The Interior Department allocates $250 million for Salton Sea […]
Federal Water Tap, November 21: Klamath Dam Removal Approved by Energy Regulator
The Rundown The nation’s largest dam removal clears a major hurdle by gaining federal approval. Senate committees advance tribal water rights legislation and water-related bills. The EPA Office of the Inspector General begins three audits: Jackson’s drinking water troubles, lead drinking water pipes, and compliance with public notification laws for lead in drinking water. The […]
The Stream, October 19, 2022: California City Approaches Water Supply Peril in Next Two Months
The destruction from Hurricane Ian may push the price of home insurance – and thus homeownership – out of reach for many in Florida.
Federal Water Tap, October 3: Supreme Court Hears Key Clean Water Act Case
The Rundown The U.S. Supreme Court begins its October term today with a wetlands lawsuit that could redefine the Clean Water Act. Tribes tell the Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize long-term infrastructure solutions for the $4 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds for western drought response. President Biden signs a temporary funding bill that will […]
