The Trump Administration Plans to Strip Protections From Seasonal Wetlands and Rivers. Who Will Be Affected?
The proposal would endanger watersheds that sustain wildlife and supply drinking water for millions of Americans.
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Waterways
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Trump Signs the Water Infrastructure Act
The law authorizes billions of dollars for state-level projects aimed at improving the nation's rivers, harbors, and drinking water.
A Federal Judge Reinstates the Clean Water Rule for 26 States
A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction on the Trump administration's order delaying the Clean Water Rule.
Big Dams Have Big Drawbacks
While cleaner than fossil fuels, large-scale hydropower dams come with steep social and environmental costs of their own.
Could Nodes and Drones Be the Future of Water Conservation?
A conversation with a biology professor about how technology could provide new insights into complex water systems.
EPA Delays Implementation of Clean Water Rule
The Clean Water Rule, which passed in 2015, was meant to give federal officials more authority over small waterways and wetlands to prevent pollution.