TWR #165
Pilot System Water Conservation Program in the Upper Colorado River Basin: RFP RequestClean Water Act Criminal Charges in Missouri: Chicken Feed SpillEnforcement Policies in California: Water Quality Revisions ApprovedClean Water State Revolving Fund Infrastructure Program: Projects Recognized for Excellence & Innovation“Water Conservation Benefits of Urban Heat Mitigation” Published Regarding Cool RoofsSuperfund Cleanup Approved in Houston:…
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Water Enforcement in California: Conservation & Regulation“National Wetland Condition Assessment” – West Conditions LagOregon Forestry Sets Riparian Buffers for Temperature RequirementsWater & Power: Reclamation Science & Technology Development Projects – Solicited & Brokered ResearchEPA’s “Managing Water Quality in the Face of Uncertainty” Report & “Addressing Climate Change in the Water Sector” WebsiteStrategy to Optimize Resource…
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Hydraulic Fracturing: Interior’s Rule Released for Public & American Indian LandsNew Report: “The Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Data from the FracFocus Chemical Registry 1.0”Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in California: Governor’s Executive Order a FirstWater Conservation in California: State Water Board Issues Expanded Emergency RegulationWater Purchases: Metropolitan Water District’s Board Authorizes $71 Million for Ag…
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Instream Flow: Irrigators’ and Water Trust’s Augmentation Agreement in CaliforniaCooling Water Intakes: EPA Standards FinalizedIllegal Sewage Dump Results in Prison Time and Fine in Washington (TWR #124, Water Briefs: June 15, 2014)Human Health Water Quality Criteria Updated by EPA (TWR #124, Water Briefs: June 15, 2014)National Climate Assessment ReleasedNew Groundwater Use: Kittitas County Settlement Agreement…
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Clean Water Act Jurisdiction — Proposed Rule ReleasedTribal Water Lawsuit: Ownership of Water Rights in Montana — State v. Federal JurisdictionSpeculation in Water: Application Rejected in Oregon by Water Resources DepartmentInstream Use Change: irrigation to instream Transfer in Nevada Approved by State EngineerNew Mexico Response Filed to U.S. Motion to Intervene: Texas v. New MexicoStormwater…
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Rio Grande Water: Upper & Lower Basin Studies Released by ReclamationTexas v. New Mexico: Supreme Court Grants Texas the Right to ProceedStream Flow Enhancement/Groundwater Mitigation Program in Washington – Stormwater Capture & Groundwater RechargeAn Assessment of Potential Mining Impacts on Salmon Ecosystems of Bristol Bay, Alaska: EPA ReportInstream Transfers in California: Leasing Water to Enhance…
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Speculation Decision by Colorado Supreme Court:: “Can and Will” Requirements ClarifiedJoint Regional Agreement on Best Practices for Water Quality Trading in Idaho, Oregon and Washington“Addressing Mexico’s Water Deficit to the United States” – Report Released by Texas Officials Concerning the Rio GrandeEPA’s Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment – $384 Billion Infrastructure NeedsNondiversion Agreement…
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Bay Delta Deliveries: Reduced Pumping & Endangered Species Act IssuesGroundwater Closure in New Mexico: Protection of Existing RightsNorth Platte Regulation to Protect Storage Rights in Wyoming: Priority Administration in EffectExtreme Events Workshop Planner – EPA’s Climate Ready Water Utilities InitiativeLow Impacts Permits – American Rivers’ Guide to LID PermittingAgricultural Water Conservation Efficiency Grants – Bay…
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Temporary Flooding Can Constitute a 5th Amendment Takings: U.S. Supreme Court DecisionFailure to Act: The Impact of Current Infrastructure Investment on America’s Economic Future Released by American Society of Civil EngineersInterstate Lawsuit on Red River Compact to be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court – Texas & OklahomaNational Climate Assessment Draft Released by Federal Advisory Committee:…
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Mining Law & the Endangered Species Act Decision – Section 7 Consultation RequiredHistoric Use & “Takings” Decision in Colorado: Transfer Application Prompts ReviewCAFOs Permit Manual & Nutrient ManagementConservation Plan in Oklahoma: Freshwater Conservation LegislationFracking Requirements by Interior: Disclosure & UIC Diesel Fuel Use (Proposed Rules & Permitting Guidance)Surplus Water in Reclamation Projects: Corps Pricing Policy…
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