Legislation – Policy

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to…

2 weeks ago
California: executive order to help capture and store more water from severe stormsCalifornia: executive order to help capture and store more water from severe storms

California: executive order to help capture and store more water from severe storms

From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of a multi-day, significant atmospheric river in Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued…

2 months ago
Experts give the real facts on California waterExperts give the real facts on California water

Experts give the real facts on California water

From Governor Newsom: Scientists, water managers, state leaders, and experts throughout the state are calling out the federal administration’s ongoing…

2 months ago
Water Quality and ProtectionWater Quality and Protection

Water Quality and Protection

Photo: A harmful algal bloom in Milford Lake, Kansas, made the water appear bright green. Kansas Department ofHealth and Environment…

2 months ago
World’s Fifth-Largest Economy Is About to Ban Most Polystyrene FoamWorld’s Fifth-Largest Economy Is About to Ban Most Polystyrene Foam

World’s Fifth-Largest Economy Is About to Ban Most Polystyrene Foam

An expanded plastic foam coffee cup is at a donut shop in Monterey Park, California. California law will ban the…

3 months ago
Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Irrigated farmland in the desert of the Imperial Valley. (Photo credit: Steve Proehl, Getty Images) Throughout the Colorado River Basin,…

4 months ago
Developing state water roadmaps is essentialDeveloping state water roadmaps is essential

Developing state water roadmaps is essential

New turnout facility from the California Aqueduct on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Officials say the project will help the region…

5 months ago
Maui Locals: No More Wastewater In The OceanMaui Locals: No More Wastewater In The Ocean

Maui Locals: No More Wastewater In The Ocean

Dozens of people waited to testify at a public hearing at Lahaina Civic Center organized by the state Department of…

5 months ago
MedPage Today: EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From ChemicalsMedPage Today: EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From Chemicals

MedPage Today: EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From Chemicals

And a watchdog found they were retaliated against This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom.…

6 months ago
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Padilla Bills to Support Ecological Restoration Across CaliforniaSenate Committee Holds Hearing on Padilla Bills to Support Ecological Restoration Across California

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Padilla Bills to Support Ecological Restoration Across California

Photo: Padilla highlights three California watershed restoration bills at ENR committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy…

6 months ago