TWR #134

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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TWR #125

Waters of the U.S. Rule: EPA Clarification, Webinar & Extended Comment PeriodTexas Permitting Rules Upheld: Whooping Cranes Lawsuit ReversedLas Vegas Water Rights OfferAquifer Recharge – Water Banking Paper by Arizona WRRCColorado River Basin Studies Released: Tribal Non-Consumptive Water Uses and Research Needs in the BasinPesticides & Salmon: Buffer Zones Agreement Reached with EPAStormwater Fine in…

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TWR #120

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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TWR #117

Instream Rights Enforcement Discretion Agreement – Swinomish v. EcologyNatural Infrastructure: Investing in Forested Landscapes for Source Water Protection in the United States GuidanceArizona v. California Digital Collection Debuted at William A. Wise Law Library (CU)Cumulative Watershed Impacts of Small-Scale Hydroelectric Projects in Irrigation Delivery Systems: A Case StudyGroundwater Workplan Concept Paper Discussion Draft Released by…

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TWR #111

Keystone XL Pipeline – EPA Raises Objections“Acquavella V” Decision Issued in Washington State AdjudicationSnake Valley Water Agreement Rejected by Utah Governor (Nevada & Utah Agreement)Water “Call” Agreement in Colorado – Senior Rights “Relaxed” to Allow StorageMining Bill Vetoed by Governor in Montana: Groundwater & Surface Water Impacts CitedTexas Accuses Mexico of Withholding Water from Rio…

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TWR #110

Texas ESA Decision on Whooping Crane Protection Draws Rebuttals: TCEQ & Texas Farm Bureau Weigh InTribal Water Settlement in New Mexico – Aamodt Water RightsErrata: TWR #109 Water Brief on North Platte Regulation & Priority Administration in WyomingFracking Disclosure: Trade Secrets Protected in WyomingESA & 1872 Mining Act Decision (Suction Dredge Impacts) – ESA TrumpsBay…

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TWR #109

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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TWR #100

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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TWR #99

Green Stormwater Infrastructure/Implementation Needs: Clean Water America Alliance’s National Survey ResultsSpeculation Denied by New Mexico State Engineer: Groundwater Application RejectedSpeculation – ALJ Ruling in Oregon Overturns Agency DecisionThe Water Efficiency and Conservation State Scorecard: An Assessment of Laws and Policies ReleasedArizona Legislation: Instream Water Rights Face Hurdles & Rainwater Harvest Pilot Projects Proposed“Oregon’s Water Markets:”…

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TWR #95

Exempt Well Decision in Washington: Stockwater Exemption UnlimitedStream Adjudication Authorization in Oklahoma: Sardis Lake Tribal Lawsuit Spurs State ActionTribal Instream Rights Held Valid in Klamath Adjudication (Hunting, Fishing, Trapping & Gathering)CAL/EPA 2010 Enforcement Report Released in CaliforniaFracking Pollution Causal Link Found in EPA Draft Report (Groundwater Contamination)“Taking” Decision in US Court of Federal Claims (Beneficial…

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