The Arizona Legislature has taken up a range of water-related measures this year, but some bills that would strengthen the state’s water rules to protect declining groundwater and desert streams have run into opposition and have failed to move forward. Republican and Democratic legislators introduced several bills that would establish some groundwater rules in unregulated rural areas […]
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it is delaying the implementation of a Trump administration update to a rule governing lead and copper in drinking water. The rule in question is expected to quicken the speed at which cities need to notify people who may have been exposed to lead but gives utilities a […]
As persistent drought and climate change threaten the Colorado River, several states that rely on the water acknowledge they likely won’t get what they were promised a century ago. But not Utah. Republican lawmakers approved an entity that could push for more of Utah’s share of water as seven Western states prepare to negotiate how […]
Vice President Kamala Harris was right on point last year when she said that clean water is a fundamental human right. President Biden has put those words into action by signing an executive order establishing a White House council on environmental justice.
On the tail end of the second dry winter in a row, with water almost certain to be in short supply this summer, California water officials are apparently planning to largely drain the equivalent of the state’s two largest reservoirs to satisfy the thirst of water-wasting farmers. Gov. Gavin Newsom must stop this irresponsible plan, […]
A recent report from Colorado River experts says it’s time for radical new management strategies to safeguard the Southwest’s water supplies. It’s meant to inform discussions on how to renegotiate certain parts of the Law of the River that will expire in 2026. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke about the report with Jack Schmidt, director of the Center […]
Attempts to Protect Arizona’s Groundwater and Rivers Meet Legislative Resistance
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Arizona Republicby Ian JamesThe Arizona Legislature has taken up a range of water-related measures this year, but some bills that would strengthen the state’s water rules to protect declining groundwater and desert streams have run into opposition and have failed to move forward. Republican and Democratic legislators introduced several bills that would establish some groundwater rules in unregulated rural areas […]
Biden Delays Trump Changes to Lead and Copper Drinking Water Rule
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Hillby Rachel FrazinThe Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it is delaying the implementation of a Trump administration update to a rule governing lead and copper in drinking water. The rule in question is expected to quicken the speed at which cities need to notify people who may have been exposed to lead but gives utilities a […]
Western States Chart Diverging Paths as Water Shortages Loom
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Sophia Eppolito and Felicia FonsecaAs persistent drought and climate change threaten the Colorado River, several states that rely on the water acknowledge they likely won’t get what they were promised a century ago. But not Utah. Republican lawmakers approved an entity that could push for more of Utah’s share of water as seven Western states prepare to negotiate how […]
Opinion: Racial Justice Requires Equitable Access to Reliable Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Register by Jose BarreraVice President Kamala Harris was right on point last year when she said that clean water is a fundamental human right. President Biden has put those words into action by signing an executive order establishing a White House council on environmental justice.
Opinion: Newsom Should Kill Plan to Drain State Reservoirs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Mercury NewsOn the tail end of the second dry winter in a row, with water almost certain to be in short supply this summer, California water officials are apparently planning to largely drain the equivalent of the state’s two largest reservoirs to satisfy the thirst of water-wasting farmers. Gov. Gavin Newsom must stop this irresponsible plan, […]
Report Calls For “Radical Changes” To Colorado River Management
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KNAUby Melissa SevignyA recent report from Colorado River experts says it’s time for radical new management strategies to safeguard the Southwest’s water supplies. It’s meant to inform discussions on how to renegotiate certain parts of the Law of the River that will expire in 2026. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke about the report with Jack Schmidt, director of the Center […]