Why Are Northwest Rivers Moving Faster?
There's a shift happening with our rivers, and it's not just the seasonal flow we're used to.
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Little Signs Groundwater Legislation
Last week, the Idaho State House passed Senate Bill 1083 A. The legislation looks to address declining groundwater levels in several areas of the state, which has cost water users and the state tens of millions of dollars. Senate Bill 1083 A proposes four key changes:
Fairness in Administration – The bill specifies that new subdivisions in areas of the state designated as Ground Water Manag
EPA Proposes PFAS Standards for Drinking Water
Earlier this week, the EPA proposed the first-ever national drinking water standard for PFAS chemicals. As part of EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap, the agency proposed to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS known to occur in drinking water. Th...
Bill Seeks Excise Tax on Foreign Water-Intensive Crops in the U.S
Legislation recently introduced seeks an excise tax on the sale and export of water-intensive crops grown in the U.S. by foreign governments. Arizona Democrat Representative Ruben Gallego introduced the Water Protection Act of 2022, as Arizona and other states face prolonged drought.
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