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California launches $1.95 billion flood project in Stockton

Written by Deborah
California launches $1.95 billion flood project in Stockton

California broke ground on a $1.95B flood protection project in Stockton to safeguard 122,000 residents and billions in property from future flooding.

Posted in Water NewsTagged Central Valley flood risk, climate resilience, flood protection, infrastructure, levee upgrade, San Joaquin River ProjectLeave a Comment on California launches $1.95 billion flood project in Stockton

Water utilities face rising cybersecurity threats

Written by Deborah
Water utilities face rising cybersecurity threats

Cyberattacks on water utilities are surging. Expert Frederick Johnson outlines three key strategies to strengthen defenses and reduce ransomware risks.

Posted in Water NewsTagged cybersecurity, cybersecurity training, disaster recovery, network segmentation, ransomware protection, water utilitiesLeave a Comment on Water utilities face rising cybersecurity threats

Upper Colorado River shortages leave farmers, tribes struggling

Written by Deborah
Upper Colorado River shortages leave farmers, tribes struggling

The Upper Colorado River Commission reveals through real-life stories that shortages are forcing farmers, ranchers, and tribes to make tough choices as water supplies drop, impacting communities and economies.

Posted in Water NewsTagged Colorado River, drought crisis, hydrologic shortage, ranchers, upper basin, water shortagesLeave a Comment on Upper Colorado River shortages leave farmers, tribes struggling

Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects

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Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects

Arizona senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a funding freeze that threatens Colorado River conservation, infrastructure, and water agreements.

Posted in Water NewsTagged Colorado River, drought solutions, funding freeze, infrastructure, Lake Mead, water conservationLeave a Comment on Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects

Billions in federal funding coming to rural America

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Billions in federal funding coming to rural America

The USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities to expand access to clean energy and safe drinking water.

Posted in Water NewsTagged electric infrastructure, rural development, rural infrastructure, USDA, water and waste disposalLeave a Comment on Billions in federal funding coming to rural America

West rallies to halt invasive mussels spread

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West rallies to halt invasive mussels spread

New legislation and stricter rules aim to halt invasive mussels, protect waterways, and preserve ecosystems across the West.

Posted in Water NewsTagged aquatic ecosystems, boat inspections, golden mussels, Joe Neguse, mussels, New Melones Lake, protecting waterways, Stop the Spread of Invasiv Mussels Act, zebra mussels1 Comment on West rallies to halt invasive mussels spread

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  1. Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  2. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  3. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

  4. Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…

  5. Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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