Nation May 06 California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years By Associated Press
Nation Mar 15 California proposes delaying rules aimed at reducing water on lawns, concerning environmentalists Last year, regulators proposed new rules aimed at reducing statewide water use by 14 percent. The rules included standards for outdoor water use. On Tuesday, the state Water Resources Control Board proposed delaying those rules by five years. By Adam Beam, Associated Press
World Nov 28 Arizona alfalfa farmers clash with foreign firms over water use Concerns about the Earth’s groundwater supplies are front of mind in the lead-up to COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit opening this week in the Emirati city of Dubai. By Anita Snow, Thomas Machowicz, Associated Press
Politics Apr 28 In drought-stricken Arizona, fresh scrutiny of Saudi Arabia-owned farm’s water use In Arizona, worsening drought has brought renewed attention to a farm owned by a Saudi Arabian company and whether the state should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources. By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
Politics Jul 16 Trump showerhead rule that sought to increase water flow being dropped President Joe Biden's administration is reversing a Trump-era rule approved after the former president complained he wasn't getting wet enough because of limits on water flow from showerheads. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Mar 27 Water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak By Kat Stafford, Associated Press Water advocates and elected officials argue that it’s impossible for families to follow the hygienic coronavirus standards outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization when they don’t have water in their homes. Continue reading
Mar 09 Detroit set to restore water service amid virus fears By Corey Williams, Associated Press Thousands of Detroit residents who have had their water service shut off due to nonpayment of bills can have it restored under a plan that aims to allow them to wash their hands at home as a way to prevent… Continue reading
Jul 16 Why 96 million plastic ‘shade balls’ dumped into the LA Reservoir may not save water By Amanda Grennell In 2015, officials poured 96 million "shade balls" into the Los Angeles Reservoir to improve water quality and save water. The video went viral, but those shade balls may have used more water than they saved, MIT scientists reported Monday. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada’s Natural Resources Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy. Continue watching