From multimedia pieces and documentary films to photographs, they're amplifying the life and beauty that blooms in the borderlands. [from Yahoo News]
Why Is There Still Lead in America’s Water? – Governing
The continuing injustice of Flint should be a wakeup call. With billions flowing from Washington and millions of lead pipes still in place across the country, now is the time to establish access to clean water as a human right. [from Governing]
Water Is A Point Of Entry To Celebrate Juneteenth – Bayou City Waterkeeper
Tropical storms and flooding are forecasted in Houston this Juneteenth, and some celebrations are being canceled and postponed. Yet, rain could provide a backdrop for reflections on the connections between […] [from Bayou City Waterkeeper]
Leveraging nature-based solutions and education to boost water quality, jobs across the Great Lakes – Second Wave Michigan
While access to clean water is a basic need, communities continue to struggle with properly and efficiently managing and treating water. Through innovative solutions organizations along the Great Lakes are collaborating, educating the next generation [from Second Wave Michigan]
New Orleans photographer Virginia Hanusik captures where South Louisiana life and water collide in new book – NOLA.com
Hanusik’s photos are paired with written pieces by a host of collaborators describing joy and heartbreak in South Louisiana. [from NOLA.com]
We’re removing lead from drinking water, once and for all. – Indianapolis Recorder – Indianapolis Recorder
In 2014, Flint, Michigan, made national headlines. It was all due to elected officials’ decision to switch the city’s drinking water supply — intended to be a cost-saving measure but […] [from Indianapolis Recorder]
Close to Home: Fish, forest, communities need climate bond – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
State leaders must balance ambitions with investment in climate action at the scale of the problem. [from Santa Rosa Press Democrat]
Buffalo Water encourages residents to participate in lead line initiative
A push to make sure people in the city of Buffalo have clean drinking water is continuing as Buffalo Water is asking people to take a survey on the service lines found in their homes.
Rep. Vasquez inquires about troubled water utility in Southern New Mexico • Source New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) sent a letter to top officials to “ensure the safety” of residents who receive water from CRRUA. [from Source New Mexico]
Fishermen, Tribal Members Ask CA Water Board to Deny Voluntary Water Agreements – Daily Kos
Native Americans, fishing industry and conservation community talk about disastrous salmon numbers, closed fishing season and impacts to culture and livelihoods.