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1 day ago

Gabions Find New Role in Modern Water Management Systems Gabions are being reconsidered for modern drainage and erosion control. Engineers say their permeability and flexibility suit projects facing heavier rainfall.

Latest News: Gabions Find New Role in Modern Water Management Systems: Gabions are being reconsidered for modern drainage and erosion control. Engineers say their permeability and flexibility suit projects facing heavier rainfall. #IndustryStudies #Allregions #WaterManagement #Utilities Read More

Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 day ago

Rio Rancho approves $25 million utility bond ordinance as resident raises alarm over $4 million injection well The City of Rio Rancho approved an ordinance authorizing up to $25 million in utility revenue bonds and potential refundings; a public commenter warned about a $4 million injection‑well line item and sought more advisory oversight, while the mayor defended the city's recharge program and said the refinancing could save about $1.95 million.

Rio Rancho just approved a $25 million utility bond, but a resident is raising concerns about a $4 million injection well—what's really at stake?

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Fayette County commissioners vote to oppose South Fulton annexation of two parcels The Fayette County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on July 10, 2025 to adopt Resolution 2025-07 opposing the City of South Fulton’s annexation of parcels 0902 017 and 0902 018, citing conflicts with county density rules, potential public-safety and school-transportation impacts, and watershed concerns under O.C.G.A. 36-36-23.

Fayette County commissioners have officially declared war on a controversial annexation plan that could drastically alter the area's landscape and safety.

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2 days ago

🌊 Join us for the fifth webinar in the #SaskatchewanBranch series, featuring speaker Ryan Husband!

🗓: March 25, 2026 at 12PM CST
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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Echols County commissioners weigh water‑authority takeover as they approve playground lease, pavilion fans and comprehensive plan Commissioners heard public concerns about a potential county takeover of the water authority and were told the county attorney is drafting paperwork to pursue legislation; the board approved a 10‑year $1 playground lease, $9,500 for pavilion fans, and the comprehensive plan, and announced multiple grants.

Echols County officials are weighing a controversial takeover of the water authority amid public concerns about costs and service quality—what's at stake for taxpayers?

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Dooly County agrees to sponsor Turkey Creek reservoir study and forms working committee County commissioners voted to sponsor a proposed Turkey Creek reservoir and established a working committee and advisory board to assist project planning, citing flood prevention, recreation and agricultural water management among project goals.

Dooly County has taken a bold step towards enhancing flood prevention and recreation by sponsoring a transformative 1,442-acre Turkey Creek reservoir project!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Echols County commissioners approve hazard mitigation plan, move to seek control of Water Authority and authorize part-time code officer hire The Echols County Board of Commissioners on May 1 approved the county Hazard Mitigation Plan, voted to pursue legal steps to assume control of the Water Authority provided there would be no taxpayer cost, and authorized beginning the hiring process for a part-time code enforcement officer.

Echols County is taking bold steps to enhance safety and governance by approving a Hazard Mitigation Plan and seeking control of the Water Authority—what's next for the community?

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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3 days ago

Murray County and neighboring counties form joint drainage authorities and order redeterminations for multiple ditches On July 1, 2025, Murray County seated jointly with Cottonwood, Nobles, Lyon and Redwood counties established joint drainage authorities and authorized redeterminations of benefits for multiple judicial and county ditches, appointed replacement viewers and designated Murray County the majority county for administration.

Murray County and its neighbors just took a significant step in reshaping drainage management by establishing joint authorities and redetermining benefits for multiple ditches—what does this mean for local landowners?

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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3 days ago

Louie Spear accuses city and large developments of worsening drainage; LaPorte County board orders inspections At a March 10 LaPorte County Drainage Board meeting, resident Louie Spear said the city and commercial developments have diverted water into a county ditch; the board said it is investigating, ordered inspections and bids for two sinkholes on the claimant's tile, and is coordinating with the state DNR.

Louie Spear claims the city and local developers are flooding his property, and the LaPorte County Drainage Board is stepping in to investigate serious drainage issues.

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4 days ago

Idaho Ends a 150-Year Water Dispute The Coeur d'Alene Tribe and Idaho have reached a settlement ending decades of litigation and locking in water access certainty for cities, farms, and industrial operators.

Latest News: Idaho Ends a 150-Year Water Dispute: The Coeur d'Alene Tribe and Idaho have reached a settlement ending decades of litigation and locking in water access certainty for cities, farms, and industrial operators. #NorthAmerica #WaterManagement #ClimateChange Read More

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5 days ago

Нови решения за събиране и управление на дъждовна вода помагат на собствениците на къщи в България - divneta.com Сушата и растящите разходи за вода насочват все повече собственици на къщи към системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и устойчиви решения за управление на водните ресурси.

Сушата и по-високите цени на водата насочват все повече домакинства към системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и устойчиво управление на водните ресурси.
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5 days ago

Нови решения за събиране и управление на дъждовна вода помагат на собствениците на къщи в България - Eco Idea Засушаването и по-високите цени на водата насочват все повече домакинства към системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и екологични решения за управление на водните ресурси.

Сушата и по-високите цени на водата насочват домакинствата към системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и устойчиви решения за управление на водните ресурси.
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5 days ago

Нови решения за събиране и управление на дъждовна вода помагат на собствениците на къщи в България - Новините ДНЕС Растящите периоди на суша и по-високите цени на водата насочват собствениците на къщи към системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и автономни решения за управление на водните ресурси.

Сушата и високите цени на водата насочват все повече собственици на къщи към системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и автономни решения за управление на водните ресурси.
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5 days ago

Нови решения за събиране и управление на дъждовна вода помагат на собствениците на къщи в България Системи за събиране на дъждовна вода и автономни станции за пречистване на отпадъчни води помагат на собствениците на къщи в България да намалят разходите и да използват по-ефективно водните ресурси.

Системите за събиране на дъждовна вода и автономните станции за пречистване на отпадъчни води набират популярност сред собствениците на къщи в България.
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6 days ago

Board approves saturated buffers in DD 80 pending documentation, asks questions about maintenance and mapping Supervisors approved a request to install saturated-buffer systems on private tile outlets into Drainage District 80 pending completion of a form that clarifies right-of-way impacts and maintenance liability; members asked applicants to document locations so future ditch cleaning and repairs won’t be impeded.

Kossuth County has taken a significant step towards sustainable agriculture by approving saturated-buffer installations, but with strict conditions to safeguard future maintenance!

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6 days ago

Board approves closed attorney‑client sessions in litigation and elects new officers The board voted to recess for two attorney‑client sessions to discuss pending litigation (Polk Regional Water Cooperative v. SWFWMD and Tampa Bay Water), and by acclamation elected Hannah Witts as chair and Pasco Commissioner Seth Waitman as vice chair effective at the end of the meeting.

The board has authorized closed sessions to strategize on a key litigation case while also electing new leadership—what's next for Polk Regional Water?

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6 days ago

Highland-area water officials warn of dry runoff year; pressurized irrigation metering and tiered rates planned Water officials told the council that snowpack and river flows are well below median for the American Fork/Provo-Jordan basin, warned of a dry spring runoff, and described plans including targeted conservation, pressurized-irrigation metering, a possible later PI start, and a tiered rate structure to encourage savings.

Highland-area water managers are sounding the alarm about a dry runoff year and urging residents to conserve as new irrigation policies are on the horizon.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 week ago

DWR director outlines adaptive management, floodplain restoration and 9‑million‑acre‑foot target in water plan briefing Department of Water Resources Director Carla Namath told the board that reservoirs are above average while snowpack lags, urged use of adaptive management to capture pulses of water and described the 'Healthy Rivers and Landscapes' approach alongside watershed studies and forecast‑informed recharge.

California's water future hangs in the balance as the DWR director calls for innovative strategies to capture stormwater amidst a puzzling mismatch of overflowing reservoirs and dwindling snowpack.

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1 week ago

State fish and wildlife official says golden mussels detected in Delta; agencies form task force to limit spread and protect infrastructure The Department of Fish and Wildlife reported the first North American detections of golden mussel in October 2024 at the Port of Stockton; the agency and partners have convened a task force focused on monitoring, facility mitigation and preventing overland spread via boats and equipment.

Golden mussels, an invasive species native to Asia, have been detected in California's Delta waters, prompting urgent action from wildlife officials to protect infrastructure and native ecosystems.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 week ago

Council approves alcohol licenses, appointments and infrastructure contracts On March 3, 2026 the Sandy Springs City Council approved two on-premises alcohol licenses, appointed a member to the Board of Appeals, awarded two infrastructure contracts (bridge and stormwater), and passed an ordinance requiring water-supply and fire-flow studies for certain developments.

The Sandy Springs City Council just approved new alcohol licenses and vital infrastructure projects that could transform the community!

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 week ago

Potato industry urges local water districts to fix gaps in Michigan screening tool Industry witnesses told the House Agriculture Committee that Michigan’s statewide screening tool (MiWAT) lacks local data and has created costly site-specific reviews; they proposed locally governed water districts that pool monitoring, build local models, and add a third‑party appeals process while retaining EGLE decision authority.

Michigan's potato industry, worth $2.5 billion and vital for 22,000 jobs, is pushing for locally governed water districts to tackle critical gaps in the state’s water assessment system.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 week ago

Secretary Crowfoot tells Assembly subcommittee Prop 4 and targeted investments are central to climate resilience as federal capacity wanes Wade Crowfoot, secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, told the Assembly budget subcommittee that Prop 4 and state investments have enabled wildfire resilience, water projects and habitat protection — but federal staffing cuts have forced the state to backfill critical forecasting and monitoring functions.

California is making bold strides in climate resilience with $40 billion in investments, but federal cuts threaten critical support—what's next for the state's ambitious goals?

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1 week ago

🌊 Join the #ManitobaBranch on March 13th at 12PM CT for an exciting new webinar, featuring speakers Jason Westmacott and Phil Slota!

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CIRSEAU

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1 week ago

📢 Here's our second chapter of the CIRSEAUpedia! Perfect to keep your Friday water-smart 😉 Did you know this concept?
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Land Use development for Climate Adaptation - LUCA at IfaS

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1 week ago

🌱 #AFaktive is expanding! From 6 pilot farms to 12 across Germany, Belgium & Netherlands. 🚀 Pomona Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm (Brakel) is already planting its #agroforestry system with partners ILVO & FSG. 🌳 First trees in the ground! S. plan ✏️ #watermanagement #farmresilience