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RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative

EPA’s new RealWaterTA program refocuses technical assistance on helping drinking water and wastewater systems maintain compliance and improve infrastructure.

2026 Farm Bill includes new rural water programs

The proposed 2026 Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567) includes provisions affecting rural water systems, wells, conservation programs, and drought resilience across the nation and the...

House fails to override Colorado water project veto

The U.S. House failed to override President Trump’s veto of a bipartisan Colorado water financing bill, leaving long delayed rural pipeline funding unchanged.

Western Water Weekly Video: Dams, Drought & Trump’s First Veto

Major water decisions unfolded this week—from tribal settlements and dam removals to drought shifts and President Trump’s first veto affecting rural water projects.

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Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026
Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…
Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026
As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…
Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026
It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…
Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026
Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…
Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026
There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…