Jul 27, 2018
Recently, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water-Quality Program updated information on Health-Based Screening Levels (HBSLs) for sources of drinking water. The updated information
Jul 13, 2018
On July 3rd, Scott Pruitt resigned as EPA Administrator and on July 9th, Andrew Wheeler, EPA’s No. 2 official, took over as acting administrator. Wheeler is a former Senate EPW staffer for Sen. Jim
Jun 29, 2018
On June 20th, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register as it considers updating its implementing regulations for
Jun 15, 2018
On June 12th, President Trump nominated former House staffer Mary Neumayr to lead the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). She is currently the highest-ranking official at the CEQ, which
Jun 08, 2018
On June 6th, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill on a vote of 25-20. The legislation includes funding for the Department of
May 04, 2018
Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a proposed rule that would bar studies to be used in the development of federal environmental regulations if
May 04, 2018
May 4, 2018 - U.S Geological Survey scientists have linked urban and physical chemical stressors associated with extensive agricultural and urban development to the health of small Midwestern
Mar 16, 2018
Mar. 16, 2018 - Last month, WEF and other water sector leaders reached out to House and Senate Appropriators asking for an increase in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Rural Development
Mar 09, 2018
Mar. 9, 2018 - Recently, WEF and other members of the water sector sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies asking for support
Jan 19, 2018
Jan. 19, 2018 — Recently, the House Problem Solvers Caucus released a report titled “Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure” which includes suggestions to increase investment in water and wastewater
