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Arizona and the Colorado River Indian Tribes Forge Historic Water Agreement
On April 26th, 2024, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and other prominent figures participated in a signing ceremony that finalized agreements allowing the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) to market a portion of their Colorado River water allocation to entities outside of their reservation. This landmark agreement represents a critical step forward in implementing the…
California Water Districts Sue PFAS Manufacturers Citing New EPA Rules
Public water systems in California are taking legal action against manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in what could be a landmark case for the water industry. Orange County Water District and over a dozen other California water utilities filed a lawsuit in in early April against seven manufacturers of PFAS, including Dynax America…
Lawsuit Filed Against Biosolids Company Over Alleged PFAS Contamination of Farms
PFAS contamination is a growing concern for agricultural operations, potentially impacting land use and posing risks to human health. Biosolids, a wastewater treatment product used as fertilizer, may be a source of PFAS contamination. Texas farmers from Johnson County are suing Synagro Technologies, Inc., a biosolids provider, for allegedly contaminating their land with PFAS…
Tyco Settles PFAS Contamination Lawsuit with Water Suppliers for $750 Million
Tyco Fire Products LP agreed to pay $750 million to settle lawsuits from water suppliers across the US. The settlement aims to resolve claims that Tyco’s firefighting foam, specifically aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), contaminated drinking water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The agreement, if approved by the court, would also release claims against…
Funding for Tribal Domestic Water Infrastructure
The Department of the Interior announced on Apr. 2, that up to $320 million is available under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda through the Bureau of Reclamation to assist federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations as they plan and construct domestic water infrastructure. This funding opportunity is open to Tribes in the 17…
Boost for Nature-Based Solutions: $95 Million Available for Water Resilience Projects
Great news for those working on climate resilience and ecosystem restoration in drought-stricken communities. The Department of the Interior has announced a significant funding opportunity through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Up to $95 million is available for projects that bolster water resources, advance ecosystem health, and support community resilience against drought and other…
3M Settlement with Public Water Suppliers Finalized
A nationwide settlement between 3M and public water suppliers (PWS) regarding PFAS (“forever chemicals”) contamination has been finalized by a US District Court. This settlement offers financial assistance to PWS facing PFAS contamination in their water systems. The agreement covers past, present, and future PFAS detection, providing a broader scope of support. Payments are…
Public Input Wanted on Draft Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument
PRESS RELEASE: Draft management plan open for 90-days of public comment. The Bureau of Land Management and US Department of Agriculture Forest Service are seeking public input on a draft plan to guide management of the Bears Ears National Monument, incorporating considerable input from the Bears Ears Commission, the State of Utah, other cooperating agencies,…
Breakthrough in Removing Herbicide from Groundwater
Researchers at Oregon State University have made a significant advancement in removing glyphosate, a common herbicide, from groundwater. Key takeaways: A new metal-organic framework (MOF) called Sc-TBAPy has been shown to completely remove and break down glyphosate in water when exposed to light. This MOF offers advantages over other methods by acting more quickly…