Color of Water Stories

WED: Santa Fe County Commission approves controversial solar project, + More – KUNM
The Santa Fe County Planning Commission approved a controversial solar project Tuesday after more than 12 hours of public testimony over two days. [from KUNM]

Residents sound the alarm as drought threatens water supply for third year in a row: ‘There’s a feeling of almost helplessness’
Saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has intermixed with freshwater from the Mississippi River, causing saltwater intrusion. [from The Cool Down]

Ghana Leads African Development Initiatives With Innovative Strategies – The Pinnacle Gazette
Ghana has emerged as a significant player on the African stage, leading the way with innovative national development initiatives across various sectors. From mobile… [from

What Trump's funding freeze could mean for universities, nonprofits and more – AP News
A White House directive to pause federal grants and loans has raised uncertainty for many universities, states and nonprofit organizations. [from AP News]

LA wildfires magnify need to rethink infrastructure
With losses from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires estimated to cost tens of billions of dollars, infrastructure experts urge rebuilding for greater resilience.

Water Board renews emergency regulation for Scott, Shasta Rivers – California Water News Daily
The State Water Resources Control Board renewed emergency regulations to maintain minimum flows in the Scott and Shasta Rivers. [from California Water News Daily]

We asked residents what messages they have for the new White House administration. Here’s what you said. – Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
We asked community members what messages they have for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. [from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service]

Three water-resiliency research projects awarded WRF funding – Chemical Engineering
Brown and Caldwell (Walnut Creek Calif.), an engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North [from Chemical Engineering]

Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group funds Milwaukee stormwater infrastructure –
This funding aims to improve stormwater management by deploying green infrastructure—strategies that slow or capture water before it reaches discharge points, complementing the existing grey