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Water Infrastructure

Klamath Dam Removals Gain Federal Energy Agency Staff Final OK

August 29, 2022

Planned demolition of four Klamath River dams in Oregon and California, in the works for years, still awaits final Federal Energy Regulatory Commission vote, set for the fall.

Water

Feds Press Western States to Cut Colorado River Dependence

Officials say infrastructure investments will help boost supplies, as well as resilience and efficiency of water systems.

Pam McFarland

August 17, 2022

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US Bureau of Reclamation says Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico, must reduce their water intake from the river.

Water Projects

California Drought Plan Outlines Billions in Water Infrastructure

C.J. Schexnayder

August 12, 2022

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Gov. Gavin Newsom's new water management strategy calls for desalination plants, reservoirs and groundwater recharge facilities to meet future shortfalls.

Liability

Judge Declares Mistrial in Flint Water Case Against Engineers Veolia, LAN

James Leggate

August 11, 2022

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Jurors said they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after months of trial and weeks of deliberations.

Environment

GAO: More Data Needed on PFAS Impacts on Water Systems

Federal watchdog report calls for further study of how to deal with U.S. chemical contaminants

Pam McFarland

August 8, 2022

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Further study must inform U.S. government actions to address effects of pervasive toxic chemicals on drinking water and the broader environment, says Government Accountability Office report.

FHWA Announces $137M in Ferry Funding

Aileen Cho

August 7, 2022

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Washington, Alaska and New York are the top recipients.

Water Infrastructure

Senate Approves WRDA Measure With $34B for 30 Army Corps Projects

Tom Ichniowski

July 28, 2022

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Water Resources Development Act 2022, set to fund flood and hurricane protection, ecosystem restoration, dredging and other projects, passed 93-1.

Water Resources

Draft Impact Report Details Massive Calif. Water Diversion Project

Jim Parsons

July 28, 2022

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Controversial plan moves forward to build a 45-mile-long tunnel to draw water from the Sacramento River into the state's supply network.

Waters of Puget Sound flow between two mountainous banks with a bridge spanning them and a pine forest beyond.

Water Infrastructure

EPA Adds $132M in Funding to National Estuary Programs

James Leggate

July 27, 2022

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Twenty-eight estuary programs will evenly split the funds over five years for projects relating to water quality and extreme weather.

The tunnel boring machine for the Alexandria, Va.

Tunneling

Relief Coming for Alexandria’s Sewer Overflow Problems

Jim Parsons

July 22, 2022

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Northern Virginia city's longstanding issues are set for remediation through RiverRenew—a $665-million program that features use of a 380-ton tunnel boring machine to create a new overflow storage tunnel.