This story was produced by Grist and co-published with High Country News. [from The Madras Tribune]
Union Members & Environmental Advocates Rally To Support EPA in Anticipation of Funding Cuts – Colorado Times Recorder
Members of a union that represents government workers, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) workers, rallied today in downtown Denver in opposition to the Trump administration’s plans to severely cut the… [from Colorado Times Recorder]
Water upgrades disrupt River Road businesses
Louisville Water is making essential updates to some pipes. The project is expected to last two years.
Fishing and Environmental Groups Slam $134 Million in Additional Federal Funding for Sites Reservoir – Daily Kos
The Sites Reservoir Project in California, a controversial water project promoted by Governor Gavin Newson and opposed by a coalition of environmental groups, fishing groups and Tribes because it will divert more water out of the Sacramento River,… [from Daily Kos]
‘He didn’t cut red tape’: ND mayor echoes worry about national park layoffs
As legal fights play out, national park enthusiasts in North Dakota worry about a situation where staff reductions, carried out by the Trump administration, make visitors cancel their trip. Nearly 1,000 National Park Service workers were recently let go as part of broader federal layoffs. Lawsuits led to court decisions, demanding the workers be rehired […]
How Native Water Protectors Champion Water Quality – Modern Farmer – Modern Farmer
Leanna Goose grew up ricing manoomin (wild rice) as a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. “Wild rice is culturally significant to Aniishinabe [from Modern Farmer]
EPA likely to move to further limit federal protections for wetlands – AP News
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it will reconsider the reach of the nation’s bedrock clean water law and likely further limit the wetlands it covers. [from AP News]
Guest commentary: We must invest in natural flood-control solutions – The Daily News
In July, Hurricane Beryl hit Texas as a Category 1 storm, causing heavy rain, flooding and power outages for millions. [from The Daily News]
How Climate Change Puts the Safety of Drinking Water at Risk – Yale E360
Wildfires, floods, intense heat, droughts, and other extreme events fueled by climate change are threatening water systems in the U.S. and around the globe. Experts warn of the increasing threat of contamination and the need to improve infrastructure to keep drinking water safe. [from Yale E360]
National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration – AP News
A Louisiana landscape where centuries-old sugar cane plantations and Afro-Creole culture remain preserved along the Mississippi River will no longer be eligible for consideration for federal recognition following a request from state officials. [from AP News]