Color of Water Stories
New climate report shows hazards of drought to human health in the Southwest – KUNC
The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.
New Tribal Water Institute to advocate for Native American water rights – Colorado Politics
The Tribal Water Institute, to be located at the Native American Rights Fund, will receive initial start-up money — a three-year grant of $1.4 million
Heat, drought, floods, bad air: Will California's Central Valley survive climate change? – Los Angeles Times
Dangerous floods, severe drought, extreme heat and polluted air have permanently altered life in California's San Joaquin Valley. Can it adapt? [from Los Angeles Times]
The rains are coming. Metro Detroit is not prepared. – Planet Detroit
Local agencies are working to step up their leadership, collaborate, adopt updated rainfall data and funnel billions in infrastructure projects into the region. But it's
The toxic, corrosive reason saltwater intrusion would be a catastrophe for New Orleans – CNN
New Orleans is far from the only city in the US with lead pipes, but over the last few weeks it faced the possibility that,
San Joaquin Valley growers may face probation for failing to protect groundwater – CalMatters
Hundreds of Tulare Lake wells are at risk of going dry. It’s the first time state officials have moved to crack down on inadequate plans.
OPINION: Detroit broke its promise on water shutoffs. Here’s what it needs to do to keep it. – Planet Detroit
The city’s Lifeline Plan is commendable but not enough. A comprehensive solution requires access to assistance and affordability. [from Planet Detroit]
Texas’ environmental agency enables companies to increase oilfield wastewater disposal in rivers – The Texas Tribune
Researchers are still studying the chemical makeup of “produced water” from Permian Basin oil fields. But regulators say they’re ready to issue permits to discharge
Rising flood risks threaten many water and sewage treatment plants across the US
Across the U.S., municipal water systems and sewage treatment plants are at increasing risk of damage from floods and sea-level rise brought on in part