Pacific Northwest tribes lead climate adaptation efforts but face significant funding and bureaucratic challenges, highlighting the need for better support and collaboration.
The EPA is hosting a webinar on August 27, 2024, to discuss how data, partnerships, and innovative strategies can help public water systems achieve sustainable consolidation solutions, especially in light of new drinking water regulations.
The GAO has urged the EPA to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for water and wastewater systems, highlighting the risks posed by outdated technology and workforce gaps, while the EPA assures that efforts are already underway to address these vulnerabilities.
The U.S. farm bill is stalled in Congress due to deep partisan divides, particularly over SNAP funding and climate measures, leaving the agricultural sector in a state of uncertainty.
As the largest source of groundwater in the United States, the Ogallala supports crucial agricultural activities across eight states. With increasing pressures from climate change and overuse, sustainable management practices are becoming essential to preserve this vital resource for future generations.
The EPA’s recent climate study underscores the significant role that greenhouse gases play in driving climate change and highlights the urgent need for action.
The AIHA is seeking feedback on its new heat stress mobile app from the drilling community, urging drillers to test the app and provide insights to enhance its effectiveness before the official launch.
A long-standing battle over 9,500 acres of land in Oklahoma, home to the USDA’s Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, is heating up as GOP Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) secures a provision in the farm bill to block the land transfer to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. This provision could influence the future of agricultural research and tribal land claims, making it a critical issue for those in the drilling and agriculture industries.
California's new indoor heat illness prevention regulations raise important questions about whether the state's outdoor heat rules should also be strengthened, especially for high-risk industries like drilling and construction.
Franklin Electric's "Future Franklineers Day" offered students an engaging opportunity to explore STEM careers and learn about the water systems industry through interactive tours and hands-on activities at their Fort Wayne headquarters.