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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The American Water Works Association today applauded the introduction of S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013 (WIFIA) by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), calling it an important step forward in rebuilding U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure. “One year ago this week, AWWA published its ‘Buried No Longer’ study that demonstrates that more than $1 trillion will be needed over the next 25 years to replace and expand aging drinking water infrastructure...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Infrastructure, Legislation
WASHINGTON - To mark the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA), a landmark federal law protecting water resources in the United States, The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a panel discussion with five mayors on Thursday, May 31 at the National Press Club. During the session, the mayors will highlight the progress that has been made, as well as underscore the urgent need for reform of rules governing city-water systems as aggressive environmental unfunded mandates collide with the abil...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Legislation, Water-quality Monitoring
WASHINGTON – March 30, 2012 – Ducks Unlimited is applauding the efforts of a bipartisan group of senators who this week released S. 2282, legislation that would reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2017. Sen. Jim Inhofe (OK) introduced the bill last night along with Sen. Barbara Boxer (CA), and five other co-sponsors signed on: Sens. Thad Cochran (MS), Tim Johnson (SD), Amy Klobuchar (MN), Mary Landrieu (LA) and David Vitter (LA). "This is a great day for ...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Legislation
By Lyle Summers, Shaunna Goldberry
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” –Loran Eisley Introduction Prior to reservoirs and the extraction of groundwater, the availability of fresh water greatly influenced the movement of human populations within ancient Utah. Located within the geographical boundaries of the Great Basin, Utah’s early indigenous people lives were intricately connected to fresh water sources. While tribal boundaries were often determined by waterways, the appropriation or diversion of water resourc...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Legislation, Public Outreach, Resource-Management
By Elizabeth Cutright
Ask around, and I bet you’ll come across at least one or two first-person anecdotes related to our crumbling infrastructure. Perhaps your neighbor regales you with the hazards of his morning commute where he dodges potholes and windshield-cracking debris on his way to work. Maybe your parents ruminate on the relative safety of the town’s bridges and levees. Maybe you yourself have fallen victim to the backed up sewer or bursting water pipe. We all know that most roads, sewers, and water conveyance syste...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Infrastructure, Legislation, Resource-Management
By Elizabeth Cutright
In a recent blog—“ Secret Handshake ,”—I pondered the meaning of “membership” and the responsibilities that come with being part of a select group—in this case, the water efficiency profession. Members of “team water efficiency” know that when it comes to total water resource management, the key word is “connection.” Not just the connection between source and delivery, or the ongoing battle against connection leaks, but the interconnectedness of our water resources and the responsibilities we shoulder w...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Legislation, Public Outreach, Resource-Management
By Don Talend
To consumers, it seems that everything—the depressed value of their homes notwithstanding—is getting more and more expensive these days. The higher cost of gasoline has hit home on basically a permanent basis over the past couple of years due to increased global demand. With states and many municipalities running fiscal deficits, many consumers have seen sales, income, and property taxes go up where they live. Over the long term, the era of cheap food appears to be over, thanks to increased global deman...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: Financing, Legislation, Public Outreach
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