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Chicago Sees Record Rainfall, Power Outages; No Room in Lake for Runoff

Lower Wacker Drive flooded, river water unable to be drained into Lake Michigan

May 18, 2020

Record rainfall for May has left Chicago's tunnel and reservoir filled to capacity, and operations to send the water into Lake Michigan didn't immediately work due to high water levels and flooding.

Water Infrastructure

Semonite to Continue as Corps Chief Past the Scheduled End of His Term

Tom Ichniowski

May 14, 2020

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Trump asks Corps leader to stay on until Senate confirms his successor.

Water Utilities Continue Battle Against Lead In Their Systems

Pam Hunter McFarland

May 13, 2020

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Federal lead and copper rule update will require more testing and a public inventory of all tainted lines

High Court’s Groundwater Toxics Permit Rule Is New Conundrum

Mary B. Powers

May 13, 2020

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With new standard vague for 'non-point' source pollutants from pipe spills, treated wastewater and related, dischargers and others struggle to understand U.S. Clean Water Act compiiance.

Living Future Institute Broadens its Impact with Range of Green Certifications

Nadine M. Post

May 13, 2020

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The International Living Future Institute’s drive to increase participation in its sustainable-building programs is gaining momentum.

Water Infrastructure

Senate Committee Approves $19.5B Water Infrastructure Package

Tom Ichniowski

May 6, 2020

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Legislation authorizes $4.9 billion in federal funds for 25 Corps of Engineers water projects.

Lawsuits Fly Amid State, Federal Changes in California Water Delivery and Use

Mary B. Powers

May 3, 2020

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Environmentalists, water districts sue separately over gaps, changes in huge state water network, with added U.S. government complications.

Environment

UPDATE: 17 States Sue to Derail New Trump Clean Water Rule

Tom Ichniowski

May 1, 2020

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Litigation heats up with states' lawsuit following similar filings by environmental groups in other courts.

UPDATE: Feds Demand Court Reinstate Key Corps of Engineers Project Permit

Mary B. Powers

April 29, 2020

Possibly thousands of energy and power projects affected as Apr. 15 ruling forces Nationwide Permit-12 water-access halt and overhaul; U.S. to seek higher court review.

Oil and Gas Giants Recommit To Renewables Amid COVID-19

April 29, 2020

With COVID-19 economic slowdowns, and the resulting drop in demand for oil, gas and electricity, the outlook for traditional energy sector growth and capital investment is dim, if not outright grim.