Color of Water Stories
Behind the Scenes on the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument – Outdoors with Bear Grylls
The proposed Chuckwalla National Monument aims to protect more of California's desert while creating more places for recreation. [from Outdoors with Bear Grylls]
Land & Water | Bistro Provenance, Provo, UT
Water happening at Bistro Provenance, 63 East Center Street, Provo, United States on Mon Jan 15 2024 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm [from ]
States Will Need Millions to Protect Affected Wetlands – Governing
After the U.S. Supreme Court stripped federal oversight of millions of acres of wetlands, the financial maintenance of those lands now falls to the states.
The epic floods receded, but the misery remains in California farm towns – Los Angeles Times
During the epic rains of 2023, atmospheric rivers pounded areas rich and poor in California with equal ferocity. But poor rural communities bore the brunt
Advocates call on Midwest communities to remove lead pipes, apply for federal money – WKOW
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by congress in 2021 gave states $15 billion dollars to find and replace lead pipes, far more than it had
Map reveals US tap water pollution as Biden declares state of emergency – The US Sun
A CHILLING map showing polluted tap water across the US has been revealed following President Joe Biden’s declaration of emergency over water safety. Earlier this
Flooded California towns secured millions in aid. Who gets the money? – CalMatters
Residents of Planada and Pajaro want county aid money to help alleviate debt incurred from rebuilding after January floods. [from CalMatters]
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