Publishes final rule requiring understandable language, and more translations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule this month requiring improved accessibility for public annual drinking water…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Water Resilience Projects
Secretary Haaland says the projects will enhance “health and conservation throughout Southwest desert ecosystems.“ At the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced…
Read MoreEPA Finalizes Limits on “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
The agency enacts the first national drinking water limit on PFAS. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also referred to as “forever chemicals” because of how little they…
Read MoreDepartment of Health and Human Services Releases First Water Affordability Report
The preliminary survey will guide the new federal water assistance program. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report on water affordability this month, surveying…
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Water Infrastructure Report Released by Federal Agencies
The Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detailed the results of collaborative efforts. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers released a joint report with the…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Tribal Infrastructure Upgrades
The support will go toward irrigation and power projects. The Department of the Interior has announced a $10 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America initiative to…
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Interior Secretary Visits Tribes in Southern U.S.
Her tour highlighted the administration’s commitment to strengthening tribal communities. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took a multi-day tour across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, where she engaged…
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Administration Announces Colorado River System Conservation Agreement
The investment with Imperial Irrigation District will conserve approximately 100,000 acre-feet of water. The Department of the Interior has announced a conservation agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District…
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DOI Releases Funding to 30 Water Resource Projects
Distributions made under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the distribution of $51 million to 30 new environmental water resource projects this month.…
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Transportation Funding Awarded to 8 Marine Highway Projects
$12 million invested in expanding freight services along waterborne supply chains. The Department of Transportation awarded $12 million in grants to eight projects dedicated to expanding freight services…
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