Color of Water Stories
Exhibition in St. John’s the Baptist Parish “Cancer Alley” highlights the harmful effects of plastic through art – L’Observateur
A new exhibition will open Sunday in St. John the Baptist Parish to address petrochemical facilities' and health impacts in Cancer Alley. [from L'Observateur]
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
‘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
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
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
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]
Felice Green Receives a Milwaukee Magazine Unity Award – Milwaukee Magazine
From volunteering with voter registration drives, to advocating for safe streets in Milwaukee for pedestrians and bicyclists, Felice Green is making change Milwaukee’s Sherman Park
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