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GAO Issues Report on EPA Oversight of Injection of Oil and Gas Waste

GAO Issues Report on EPA Oversight of Injection of Oil and Gas Waste

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently examined how EPA is managing the disposal of oil and gas liquid wastes through...

New Hydrologic Projections

New Hydrologic Projections

The Bureau of Reclamation has released new hydrologic projections that will help local water managers answer questions about future climate,...

Congress Takes Extended Summer Break

Congress Takes Extended Summer Break

Because of the 1970 Legislative Reorganization Act, on July 31st, both Chambers of Congress were required to adjourn sine die,...

EPA Seeks Comments on Potential Revisions to its Risk Management Program

EPA Seeks Comments on Potential Revisions to its Risk Management Program

EPA is seeking comment on potential revisions to its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations and related programs to improve chemical...

EPA’s SmartGrowth Program to Host Flood Resilience Webinar

EPA’s SmartGrowth Program to Host Flood Resilience Webinar

The state of Vermont experienced major damage to roads, houses, and businesses due to flood impacts from Tropical Storm Irene...

Nancy Stoner to Leave EPA’s Office of Water

Nancy Stoner to Leave EPA’s Office of Water

Nancy Stoner, EPA’s Acting Assistant Administrator for Water has announced that she’ll be leaving the Agency on August 8th.   She...

Water Sector Resilience and Adaptation in the Face of Climate Extremes

Water Sector Resilience and Adaptation in the Face of Climate Extremes

The following updates and information all relate to this important topic: Report Discusses How Climate and Extreme Weather Events Impact...

Forest Service Extends Groundwater Directive Public Comment Period; ASDWA Provides Comments

Forest Service Extends Groundwater Directive Public Comment Period; ASDWA Provides Comments

On July 31st, the U.S. Forest Service announced a 30-day extension (until September 3rd) in the amount of time the...

EPA Awards $2.1 Million to Clean up Urban Waters

EPA Awards $2.1 Million to Clean up Urban Waters

EPA recently awarded $2.1 million to 37 organizations across the U.S. to help protect and restore urban waters, improve water quality, and...

Continuing Resolution on the Horizon

Continuing Resolution on the Horizon

With both Congressional chambers about to leave town for the August recess, the likelihood of passage for any of the...

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