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1 month ago

House committee advances package of water bills after heated debate over Phoenix-area rule change The House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water advanced a broad set of water-related bills — including HB2026, HB2027 (as amended), HB2028 and HB2094 — after extended debate about whether changes weaken assurances that new developments have physically available groundwater. Opponents warned of supply and replenishment risks; supporters said reforms address unfair rules blocking housing and economic development.

Arizona's House committee is shaking up water certification rules, igniting fierce debate over the future of development amidst looming water supply challenges.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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1 month ago

Commission sends contested SF‑20 rezoning back to Planning Commission to study water and protective overlay options Facing concerns about well water availability, runoff and future lot splits, the Sedgwick County Commission voted 5–0 Feb. 4 to return a proposed rezoning of 25 acres to SF‑20 to the Planning Commission for additional review, asking staff to draft protective-overlay options limiting dwelling density.

Sedgwick County's decision to revisit a controversial 25-acre rezoning proposal highlights serious concerns about water availability and future density limits.

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The Innovation

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1 month ago

Zhao et al. examined seasonal precipitation minus actual evapotranspiration changes based on multiple datasets across the extratropical Northern Hemisphere over the past two decades.
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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4 months ago

Cumberland County to Prepare Resolution Opposing Fuquay‑Varina Interbasin Transfer County staff and PWC urged commissioners to oppose a North Carolina DEQ application that would move water out of the Cape Fear River Basin to the Neuse Basin. Commissioners directed staff to prepare a resolution for the Nov. 17 consent agenda to register formal opposition and asked residents to attend a Dec. 4 public hearing at FTCC.

Cumberland County officials are rallying against a controversial water transfer that could threaten local resources and economic stability.

Join the fight for our water—get the details!

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Giulio Castelli

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4 months ago

We mapped over 1,000 small agricultural reservoirs, explored how #climatechange could impact their future #wateravailability and compared this with water storage dynamics of a planned large dam.

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Dahami Gunathilake

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4 months ago

Excited to share that our latest study on "global crop water footprints" is featured on the front cover of Nature Food, October edition!
OS Full Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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Desert Research Institute

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6 months ago

Snow Droughts, Water Scarcity and Wildfire Risk : An Interview With Climatologist Dan McEvoy Dan McEvoy is a climatologist with the Western Regional Climate Center at DRI. In this interview, Dr. McEvoy answers frequently asked questions about how warmer temperatures are impacting water availability and wildfire risk in the West, and what he and...

DRI’s Dr. Dan McEvoy is a #climatologist with the #WRCC at DRI. He is a recognized expert on the mountain #snowpacks of the Western US. Dan answers FAQs about how warmer temperatures are impacting #wateravailability & #wildfire risk in the West. https://bit.ly/danmcevoy #ScienceThatMattersNow

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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8 months ago

Water Management Plan Update Reveals Challenges for Future Supply and Environmental Flows Officials discuss updates to water management plan and challenges in environmental flow monitoring.

Texas faces a critical water crisis as officials unveil a new management plan that may not meet future supply needs amid shifting environmental challenges.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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9 months ago

Maricopa County residents prioritize water access and affordable housing in survey Survey reveals water availability and housing affordability as top concerns for Maricopa County residents

Maricopa County residents are sounding the alarm on water access and housing affordability, revealing a community deeply invested in their future.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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9 months ago

Developer proposes 36 rental units amid water supply concerns in Fredericksburg Fredericksburg developer seeks support for 36 rental units contingent on water availability.

A crucial housing proposal in Lebanon County is at a standstill, as the future of 36 new rental units depends on a reliable water supply that remains uncertain.

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Citizen Portal News Idaho

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10 months ago

City Council reviews Verbena Ranch development with regional well and age-restricted housing City Council discusses approvals for Verbena Ranch, including water solutions and traffic improvements.

Caldwell City Council is taking bold steps to tackle local infrastructure challenges with a new regional well and safety-focused traffic improvements.

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