Committee lays over Lake Elmo water‑allocation bill amid DNR concerns and court history Representative Johnson's bill to exempt Lake Elmo from a court‑imposed 5‑mile allocation restriction was laid over after the city and DNR gave conflicting accounts: the city warned a $50 million PFAS treatment plant could be mothballed without new allocations; DNR said permit amendment processes are available and warned against precedent‑setting statutory directions.

Lake Elmo's future hangs in the balance as a $50 million treatment plant faces the threat of being mothballed without new water allocations, sparking a heated debate in the legislature.

Get the details!

#MN #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalPolicy #WaterResourceManagement #MinnesotaWater

Edmond outlines multibillion-dollar water plan; O1C treatment phase could cost up to $392 million City staff described a multipart water-treatment expansion — phases O1A/B/C — to replace aging capacity and add treatment. Officials said O1C’s midpoint construction estimate is $327 million (up to $392 million) and council was briefed on financing and a rate study required to support the work.

Edmond City Council is unveiling a groundbreaking multi-phase water treatment expansion plan, with costs soaring up to $392 million for the final phase alone!

Get the details

#EdmondOklahomaCounty #OK #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #InfrastructureDevelopment #CommunityResilience

Committee approves $1 million addition to Colorado River litigation fund Representative Griffin asked for an additional $1 million for a Colorado River litigation fund to prepare for possible lawsuits tied to river allocations; the committee gave the bill a do‑pass recommendation, 8–0 with two not voting.

Arizona just took a bold step by approving an additional $1 million for the Colorado River litigation fund, signaling potential legal action in the ongoing water negotiations!

Read the full story

#AZ #ArizonaColoradoRiver #CitizenPortal #InterstateNegotiations #WaterResourceManagement

Senate roundup: resolutions and bills adopted, including HR1008, HB244 and HB115 The Senate adopted a series of resolutions and bills on March 11: HR1008 (State Water Plan amendments) passed unanimously (43–0), HB245/HB244 (local audit rules) passed by substitute (ayes 48–2), HB115 (abandoned vessels) passed unanimously (51–0), and Senate Resolution 908 honoring Abigail Savoy was adopted. Several other committee reports and consent calendar items were agreed to without objection.

The Georgia Senate made significant strides on March 11, unanimously passing key bills on water management, local audits, and abandoned vessels, while also honoring a local hero.

Learn more here!

#GA #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaSenate #WaterResourceManagement #CommunityAwareness

Seaside council weighs commercial vacancy tax options amid concerns about water limits and administrative costs Staff presented a report on commercial vacancy taxes used in other California cities; council and residents raised concerns about Seaside's water limitations, potential administrative costs and legal risks, and suggested alternatives such as business districts and targeted economic incentives.

Seaside's council is grappling with the complexities of a commercial vacancy tax, weighing potential revenue against water constraints and hefty administrative costs.

Learn more here!

#SeasideMontereyCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #WaterResourceManagement #SeasideCommercial

Committee backs requirement for low‑water turf and irrigation audits at state properties The committee favorably recommended SB252, which would direct state facility projects to use low‑water turf for new landscaping and add distribution‑uniformity metrics to irrigation audits; DFCM and the Division of Water Resources supported the measure as a conservation step for the Great Salt Lake watershed.

Utah lawmakers are taking a bold step towards water conservation by advancing a bill that mandates low-water turf and irrigation audits for state facilities—could this be the key to saving our Great Salt Lake?

Read the full story

#UT #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #IrrigationEfficiency

Alpine council weighs five water options for Skyway Gardens, backs short-term fix and next steps for upper-hill plan After a technical presentation, consultants and councilors converged on a two-track approach: short-term temporary measures the developer can install for immediate water service and starting work on an 'upper-hill' pressure-plane improvement that would resolve broader low-pressure problems while staff pursue larger funding applications.

Alpine City Council is exploring five engineering options to upgrade water pressure for the new Skyway Gardens development, balancing immediate needs with long-term solutions.

Get the details!

#AlpineBrewsterCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #InfrastructureDevelopment

Cave Creek staff: bids received for Desert Hills water system; public briefings planned Town staff told the Water Advisory Committee that bids for the sale of the Desert Hills water system have been received and are under evaluation; an executive session is expected March 16 with a public presentation tentatively scheduled later in March.

Bids for the Desert Hills water system are in, and big decisions are on the horizon for Cave Creek—what does this mean for the community?

Get the details!

#CaveCreekMaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #TransparencyInGovernance #PublicEngagement #WaterResourceManagement #CaveCreekWater

Cave Creek panel outlines regional water strategies, warns of Colorado River cuts Staff told the committee the Bureau of Reclamation's post-2026 EIS scenarios could reduce CAP deliveries to Arizona and described efforts to secure Arizona Water Banking Authority credits, exchange agreements with Peoria and Surprise, and other acquisition options as contingency measures.

Cave Creek is on high alert as regional water-supply risks loom, with plans in motion to tackle potential cuts to Colorado River deliveries after 2026.

Read the full story

#CaveCreekMaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #CommunitySustainability #WaterResourceManagement

LPC heard state water officials on HB 501; water-fee substitute expected LPC reported a briefing from drinking-water and water-quality officials on HB 501; LPC staff expect a substitute on the water-fees bill and will share it when available for member review.

LPC attendees were left with more questions than answers after state water officials discussed the upcoming water-fees bill, with a substitute on the horizon that could change everything.

Get the details!

#UT #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #GovernmentTransparency

Senate adopts amendment to voluntary Colorado River Basin conservation program and passes SF84 Lawmakers broadened a voluntary water‑conservation program for Wyoming’s portion of the Colorado River Basin, adding flexibility on measurement approaches and eligibility, and passed Senate File 84 after adopting amendment #1. Sponsors said the measure legalizes recognition of conserved water and creates a rulemaking framework for the state engineer.

Wyoming just took a bold step towards sustainable water use by amending a key conservation program, paving the way for broader participation and innovative measurement methods!

Learn more here

#WY #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #WaterResourceManagement #StakeholderEngagement

Committee advances a package of local and technical bills; roll calls recorded The State Affairs Committee moved a series of bills forward by recorded votes, including measures on public records, biosolids, derelict vessels, and several local water and special-district bills. Most were reported favorably; a few drew opposition from specific local stakeholders.

Florida's State Affairs Committee has advanced a sweeping package of 18 bills, tackling everything from public records to local water regulations, sparking both support and controversy!

Learn more here

#FL #CitizenPortal #PublicRecordsReform #WaterResourceManagement #LegislativeTransparency

Utah's House just passed a pivotal water planning bill aimed at securing the future of development, but will it create more disputes between cities and developers?

Click to read more!

#UT #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityCoordination #WaterResourceManagement

Lampasas staff says Stillhouse Hollow remains primary supply; alternative-source study due in March City staff told the council that treated water from Stillhouse Hollow Lake remains Lampasas’s principal long-term supply and that Jones & Associates has completed an alternative water-supply study to be presented in March outlining supplemental options, including regional alliance proposals and aquifer storage ideas.

Lampasas City Council is gearing up for a critical March meeting that could redefine the future of the city's water supply, with exciting new options on the horizon!

Learn more here

#LampasasLampasasCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #LampasasWaterSupply #WaterResourceManagement #SustainableWaterSolutions

Caldwell County candidates say they will oppose Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Catawba River transfer request In a forum Q&A, county and commissioner candidates described ongoing litigation and regional coordination to oppose a proposed Charlotte-Mecklenburg interbasin transfer that candidates said could remove millions of gallons per day from the Catawba River and affect Caldwell County reservoirs.

Caldwell County candidates are rallying together to combat a potential 30 million gallon per day water withdrawal from the Catawba River that threatens local reservoirs and water reliability.

Get the details!

#CaldwellCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #WaterResourceManagement

Engineer details watershed-model calibration and validation using Navarro River data At a technical briefing, engineer Akash Rasher explained how the team's LSPC watershed models were calibrated and validated, citing calibration years 2018–2023 and validation years 2005–2017 for the Navarro River watershed and noting vetted metrics fell mostly in a 'very good' category.

Discover how engineer Akash Rasher's team achieved 'very good' calibration and validation of watershed models using the Navarro River data, ensuring accuracy for future scenarios.

Learn more here!

#CA #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #ModelValidation

Northwest Colorado COG urges vigilance on data-center bills, stresses local water authority Kristen Green of Northwest Colorado Council of Governments briefed the Pitkin County commissioners on QQ’s work and urged vigilance at the state level, warning draft data-center incentives could undercut local 10-41 authority and fail to ensure independent water‑supply reviews.

Kristen Green warns that proposed data-center incentives could jeopardize local water authority and transparency in Pitkin County—are we ready for the implications?

Learn more here

#PitkinCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #WaterResourceManagement #RenewableEnergy

Caddo Parish rural development committee distributes 2012 water study, members weigh need for updates At its inaugural meeting the Caddo Parish Rural Development Committee received copies of a 2012 water-availability study and members said they will review inflow/outflow numbers to decide whether a new study is needed; the meeting adjourned after brief procedural business.

The Caddo Parish Rural Development Committee kicks off its journey by revisiting a crucial 2012 water study to shape the future of local water resources.

Get the details!

#CaddoParish #LA #CaddoParishRuralDevelopment #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #WaterResourceManagement

Mona council hears stark warnings that secondary irrigation system is at capacity and studies costly fixes Councilors were told Mona’s secondary irrigation network was designed for the town’s original footprint and is now nearing capacity; staff outlined options ranging from small pump-and-treatment work to a full $26.6 million overlay, and highlighted a sewer‑reuse permit for 388 acre‑feet that would require significant capital and O&M costs to use locally.

Mona's secondary irrigation system is on the brink of collapse, with costly upgrades needed to prevent a water crisis in the growing town.

Get the details!

#UT #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #InfrastructureDevelopment

Committee advances emergency measure requiring ADWR review of certain Phoenix AMA assured-water applications SB 1,200 would require ADWR to re-evaluate certain certificates of assured water supply filed between Jan. 26, 2021 and Aug. 31, 2023 in the Phoenix AMA using older groundwater models; Central Arizona Project opposed on replenishment obligations and ADWR warned the measure could cause groundwater overallocation. Committee gave the bill a do-pass recommendation.

A contentious new bill in Arizona could lead to over-allocation of groundwater, risking the future of water supply in the Phoenix area.

Get the details!

#AZ #CitizenPortal #PhoenixAMA #SustainableDevelopment #WaterResourceManagement #GroundwaterReplenishment

Senate advances omnibus water bill after heated debate over Alkali Creek reservoir extension The Wyoming Senate's omnibus water-development bill advanced out of the committee of the whole after debate over a proposed one‑year extension for the Alkali Creek (Norwood) Reservoir project; senators split on whether to revert $59 million for other infrastructure or give the project more time to secure landowner easements.

Amidst heated debates, Wyoming senators are torn over a $59 million reservoir project that could redefine water infrastructure—will they choose progress or patience?

Click to read more!

#WY #CitizenPortal #CommunitySustainability #WaterResourceManagement #InfrastructureDevelopment

Regional COG warns proposed Charlotte Water transfer could strain Catawba River supplies The Western Piedmont Council of Governments told Burke County commissioners that Charlotte Water's potential proposal to increase interbasin transfers could exacerbate drought risk, heighten treatment costs and limit future local growth without guardrails and alternatives such as Yadkin Basin sourcing or return-flow infrastructure.

Concerns are rising as water transfers from the Catawba River could threaten local supplies and escalate treatment costs for communities in Burke County.

Learn more here

#BurkeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #WaterResourceManagement #DroughtMitigation

Clawson accepts treasury report, discusses CDBG playground application and lease of water shares from Barren Canal Reservoir The council accepted the treasury report and authorized payment of bills by voice vote, discussed a pending CDBG application to add playground sunshades and a new playground, and heard that the Barren Canal and Reservoir board approved leasing 20 water shares to the town pending a formal lease agreement.

Clawson's council meeting revealed exciting plans for a new playground and critical water lease that could shape the town's future!

Get the details!

#UT #MunicipalImprovements #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #WaterResourceManagement

Resident urges county to study water, waste and permitting before any small modular reactor siting During public comment a resident urged the county to require site inspections, clarify water-supply issues, plan for ash disposal and consider ordinance changes before any proposal for a small modular reactor reaches the board.

A local resident is sounding the alarm on potential small modular reactor plans, raising critical concerns about water supplies, waste management, and site inspections in Vermilion County.

Learn more here!

#VermilionCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #WasteDisposalSolutions

Daggett County, Bureau of Reclamation begin hurried talks to renew Dutch John water service contract Daggett County and the Bureau of Reclamation reviewed an updated draft to renew a 2001 water service contract that delivers up to 1,000 acre‑feet annually to Dutch John. Key issues were term length (25 v. up to 40 years), pricing methodology, restrictions on third‑party sales, contingency funding and an expedited execution timeline.

Daggett County officials are in a race against time to renew a vital water service contract that could decide the future of Dutch John's water supply!

Click to read more!

#UT #CitizenPortal #MunicipalService #ContractNegotiation #WaterResourceManagement

Authority updates grants and projects; DWR reimbursements, Navy COSO funds, and annual report timeline discussed Staff reported recent DWR and other grant payments, ongoing coordination on environmental review and power design for pump stations, and plans to submit a Navy COSO invoice and drill a second well in Rose Valley; the annual DWR well-level report is expected in early April.

Big funding updates and crucial project plans are on the table as the Groundwater Authority tackles drought relief and well-level data reporting!

Click to read more!

#RidgecrestKernCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #GrantFunding #WaterResourceManagement #EnvironmentalCoordination

Amelia County hears plan to protect wells, repair high-school pump and search for new sources Consultants told Amelia County supervisors that two permitted wells can be brought online within a year and recommended a $300k–$350k exploratory program over two years to find additional, independent groundwater sources; the board directed staff to prioritize connecting the permitted wells and study longer-term options.

Amelia County's drinking-water system is showing early signs of decline, prompting urgent action to secure new groundwater sources and tackle operational challenges.

Learn more here!

#AmeliaCounty #VA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #AmeliaCountyWater

Commissioners recommend Palisade Village preliminary plat, require road‑maintenance and water‑conveyance assurances The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Palisade Village preliminary plat with conditions requiring finalization of a road‑maintenance agreement before BOCC final approval and resolution of irrigation conveyance/water‑rights issues; neighbors raised boundary and irrigation concerns during public comment.

Teton County's Planning & Zoning Commission is one step closer to approving the controversial Palisade Village subdivision, but neighbors are raising red flags over boundary and water rights issues!

Get the details!

#TetonCounty #ID #CitizenPortal #LandUsePlanning #WaterResourceManagement

Pitkin County approves purchase of Twin Lakes and Fountain Mutual irrigation shares to boost Roaring Fork flows Pitkin County approved appropriating $6.835 million and moving forward with a contract to buy 60 Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company shares and 34 Fountain Mutual Irrigation Company shares; closing is scheduled for April 2, 2026.

Pitkin County is making a bold move to secure the future of the Roaring Fork River by investing $6.8 million in vital water shares amidst climate challenges!

Learn more here

#PitkinCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #ClimateChangeAdaptation

Experts urge unified modeling and county well-permitting guidance to limit streamflow depletion Presenters told the Environmental Flows Work Group that counties need clearer technical guidance, low-cost decision-support tools and funding to evaluate streamflow depletion from groundwater pumping under SGMA and public-trust court precedents.

California experts warn that without better models and clearer guidance, summer fish habitats could vanish as groundwater depletion risks rise.

Learn more here

#CA #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #HabitatProtection #WaterResourceManagement