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Water Infrastructure

Trump Signs Bill Codifying Integrated Plans for Water Upgrades

Tom Ichniowski

January 16, 2019

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Measure gives localities flexibility in plans to comply with permits for sewer overflows, wastewater discharges.

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Russell Poppe: Unique Public Meetings Drive Strong Support for $2.5B Post-Hurricane Harvey Bond Issue

Louise Poirier

January 10, 2019

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After Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage to Harris County, Texas, in 2017, discussions at Harris County Flood Control District turned to recovery and building resilience against future storms.

Environmental Regulation

Proposed 'Waters' Definition Rule Scales Back Federal Oversight

Pam Radtke Russell

December 16, 2018

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It will take more than a year to finalize a rewrite of the controversial WOTUS, which then faces dozens of lawsuits.

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Robotic Trash Pickers Get to Work in Spain

Pam Radtke Russell

December 12, 2018

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Ferrovial tests artificial intelligence at Spain municipal waste plant

New Data Renews Push in Illinois for Coal Ash Curbs

Mary B. Powers

December 12, 2018

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Stats show added risk to groundwater near power plant sites

Schumer Wants Infrastructure Bill to Have 'Green' Elements

Tom Ichniowski

December 12, 2018

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After the flurry of post-election talk from Republicans and Democrats about infrastructure legislation in the new Congress, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is staking out a position.

Flood Gauges Track Hurricane Florence's Historic Trendline

Jim Parsons

December 12, 2018

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According to a new analysis, U.S. Geological Survey stream gauges in the Carolinas recorded many instances of record-setting water levels during Hurricane Florence in September, with the majority of those eclipsing previous historic peaks set just two years prior during Hurricane Matthew.