Color of Water Stories
VOICES: Why Michigan’s data center fight is really about who gets to decide – Planet Detroit
Data centers are being developed in Michigan, but local concerns about environmental impacts and community effects are being overlooked. [from Planet Detroit]

2.9 billion gallons of clean drinking water added to California’s supply with new investments | Governor of California
[from Governor of California]

Will adding more lanes fix I-270 congestion? CDOT’s favored fix will test its new mission, opponents say. – The Colorado Sun
CDOT wants to widen I-270 to speed traffic and heighten safety, but clean transportation advocates say the old solutions are no longer relevant. [from The

Tribes are stuck as Colorado River negotiation deadline nears with no deal – KJZZ
Beyond the bickering Upper and Lower Basin states, there are 30 federally recognized tribes stuck in the middle of a decades-old debate on how best

Drained by Data: The Cumulative Impact of Data Centers on Regional Water Stress – Ceres
Founded in Phoenix, Ariz. but relevant across the world, this report dives into the growing stress on local and regional water supplies from the growth

Advancing Digital Solutions From Pilots To Practice In The Water Sector
Across the water sector, the same question echoes through utilities and organizations: “We’ve completed a successful pilot, but now what?” While digital experimentation has become

Researchers issue urgent warning after uncovering 'often unnoticed' threat in coral: 'Several concentrations' – The Cool Down
Rising ocean temperatures aren't the only factor stressing ocean corals. New research explores the impact of microplastic pollution on coral health. [from The Cool Down]

AI In The Water Sector: Navigating Innovation Responsibly
The water sector, facing escalating demands and aging infrastructure, cannot afford to be left behind in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Embracing AI is

Inspiring interest in water quality at Cobbs Creek | Penn Today
Faculty and staff, high school and Penn students, and community members are working together to collect and analyze the most detailed water quality data to