Funding will support water testing and public alerts on unsafe swimming conditions across coastal and Great Lakes regions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced BEACH Act…
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FAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure Sites
The rule would allow designated facilities to request no-fly zones for drones based on safety and security concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule that…
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EPA Launches Initiative to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
PFAS OUT is a cooperative effort to help communities comply with federal drinking water standards in the years to come. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water…
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EPA Opens Grant Funding for Rural Community Water Management
The funding is to provide training and technical assistance for small water systems and private wells. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30 million in grant funding…
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EPA Holds Roundtable Announcing Revitalization of Water Workforce Initiative
The agency is attempting to address the widespread shortage of qualified workers in the water sector. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer met with…
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EPA and HHS to Address Microplastics in the Human Body
A proposal could lead to future limits as ARPA-H launches a research program on microplastic exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added microplastics and certain pharmaceuticals to its…
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FEMA Assists in Sewage Spill Cleanup
Repairs to the damaged sewage line are expected to take 9-10 months to complete. President Donald Trump announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is helping clean…
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President Issues First Vetoes of Second Term
The measures would have obligated the federal government to finance infrastructure and long-term projects. President Donald Trump vetoed two bills this week that were previously passed by the…
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USDA Secretary Takes Action to Protect Water Supply
Secretary Rollins is concerned about the impact that shutting down the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project would have on farmers. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins filed…
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Interior Allocates Funding to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
States and Tribes to lead projects restoring land and water in historic mining regions. The Department of the Interior recently announced nearly $725 million in funding for fiscal…
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