Putnam commissioners approve letter backing alternative Kanawha River intake for water district Putnam County commissioners voted to sign a letter supporting the Putnam Public Service District’s application for grant funding to build an alternative raw water intake on the Kanawha River, citing vulnerability of existing intakes to contamination and drought risks.

Putnam County is taking proactive steps to secure safe drinking water by supporting a grant for a new alternative intake on the Kanawha River.

Click to read more!

#PutnamCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #DroughtReadiness #ContaminationPrevention #PutnamCountyWater #WaterResilience

Buckman board: December diversions steady but members ask for drought contingency planning The Buckman Direct Diversion Board received its December operations report showing daily diversions of about 4.21 million gallons and that BDD provided 59% of local supply; members asked staff to produce contingency plans and reserve details given low snowpack.

As the Buckman Direct Diversion Board grapples with low mountain snowpack and its implications for water supply, members are demanding clear contingency plans to ensure the community's water security.

Get the details!

#SantaFeSantaFeCounty #NM #ResourceManagement #SantaFeWater #DroughtReadiness

Tampa Bay Water reports near‑full reservoir but warns of below‑average rainfall and possible drought alert Chief Science Officer Warren Hogg reported near‑full reservoir storage (about 14.65 billion gallons) and below‑average September rainfall that may trigger a Phase 1 drought alert on Nov. 1; the agency’s source mix last year averaged roughly 55% groundwater, 41% surface water and 4–5% desalination.

Tampa Bay Water's reservoirs are nearly full, but a looming Phase 1 drought alert could change everything as rainfall patterns remain unpredictable.

Learn more here!

#HillsboroughCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #ClimateResilience #WaterConservation #DroughtReadiness

Sedgwick County Extension educates community on drought preparedness and water conservation Extension teams deliver drought education and conservation tips to Sedgwick County residents.

Sedgwick County is taking proactive steps to combat drought, with innovative educational programs that empower residents to conserve water and adapt their gardening practices.

Click to read more!

#SedgwickCounty #KS #CommunityEducation #CitizenPortal #WaterConservation #DroughtReadiness

Employees urged to prioritize safety and water conservation during Central Texas summer heat Management emphasizes hydration and drought preparedness as summer heat increases in Central Texas.

As Central Texas braces for summer heat, the LCRA is urging both employees and residents to prioritize safety and water conservation—are you ready to make an impact?

Learn more here

#TX #CitizenPortal #WaterConservation #CentralTexasEmployees #DroughtReadiness #WorkplaceSafety