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Who Should Pay to Fix California’s Sunken Canals?

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This article was produced by SJV Water, the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ). The project was made possible by a grant from the Water Foundation with additional support from INN. For earlier stories in the Tapped Out series, click here. January 13, 2022. Those residents disagree.

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The Stream, December 14, 2022: Scrutinizing Mexico’s Tourist Train, UN Raises Concerns about Cultural and Environmental Damage

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Lawmakers in Argentina voted to permanently protect the Mitre peninsula, an essential carbon sink at the country’s southern tip. In Mexico , the rushed development of a tourist train across the Yucatan peninsula threatens biodiverse rainforests and Indigenous communities, drawing UN attention. Recent WaterNews from Circle of Blue.

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Federal Water Tap, March 28: Sediment Buildup Decreases Lake Powell Storage Capacity

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Federal scientists calculate Lake Powell’s loss of storage capacity due to sediment buildup. Watchdog agency finds thousands of federally backed home loans in 2020 had inadequate flood insurance. Lawmakers introduce a bunch of water-related bills : on the Chattahoochee River, water and sanitation needs in the U.S.,

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Policy News: March 14, 2022

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In this issue: Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Maryland State Senate Committee advances a bill to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. International.

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

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This kind of leadership deserves our respect and the support by state lawmakers. Dick Thornburgh On Leadership: People Living In The Chesapeake Bay States Should Not Have To Wait Another 30-Plus Years For Clean Water -- Gov. The diversity, creativity and just the sheer number of projects and programs is truly amazing!