Color of Water Stories

N.M. Delegation Welcomes $15 Million in USDA Funding for Acequias and $45 Million for Tribal Water Projects
New funding initiative will support New Mexico’s farmers and producers while reducing water losses

City fixes made flooding, sewage problems worse for some, Cahokia Heights residents say – Yahoo News
“Every time it rains, we brace ourselves for disaster,” a resident said. “It’s not just water — it’s sewage.” [from Yahoo News]

State celebrates 10-year anniversary of SGMA, California’s first-ever groundwater law – SJV Water
Current and former political leaders, water managers and environmental advocates descended on Sacramento Monday to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

In Chicago, Islam is a guiding force for fighting climate injustice – Prism
The Chicago Muslims Green Team exemplifies how Islamic faith and eco-teachings can help address the climate crisis [from Prism]

In Conversation with Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud – Burnaway
Amarie Cemone Gipson interviews Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud about her artistic lineage and environmental activism. [from Burnaway]

Column: Green hydrogen or greenwashing? Mojave water scheme takes new twist – Los Angeles Times
For two decades, Cadiz has been trying to sell groundwater. Now it's getting into the clean energy business. [from Los Angeles Times]

Investigating kidney stone disease in Sri Lanka – Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
[from Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment]

Keeping Pace with Ongoing PFAS Developments
Daily, PFAS or per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances are in the news or are the subject of regulatory or technical developments. The United States Environmental

Another Voice: Queen City Clean Waters Initiative will improve Buffalo’s resilience – Buffalo News
Severe wet weather-related events are becoming the norm in our everyday lives across Western New York. [from Buffalo News]