Committee advances water bills: loans, aquifer spacing and five-year averaging with metering deadlines Representative Newton presented multiple water bills establishing an OWRB loan program, allowing aquifer-specific well spacing and authorizing five-year averaging for permitted users with metering requirements; members asked about exceptions, costs and implementation timelines.

Oklahoma is taking a bold step towards sustainable water management with new bills that promise low-interest loans, flexible well spacing, and strict metering requirements!

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Ventura Water Commission backs 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, contingency plan; recommends council adoption Commissioners received the draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan, heard clarifications staff added after stakeholder comments, and voted unanimously to recommend City Council adopt the plans and forward the final submittal to the Department of Water Resources by the July 1, 2026 deadline.

Ventura Water staff has unveiled crucial plans to combat water shortages, aiming for City Council approval by the July 2026 deadline.

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Peoria study session flags $90M water acquisition and outlines long‑term water purification plan Council heard a detailed water briefing: Peoria uses about 20,000 acre‑feet/year of Colorado River water, staff flagged a potential purchase of long‑term storage credits and described early work on advanced water purification (AWP), with a multi‑decade cost estimate that staff put near $1 billion for full scale deployment.

Peoria is taking bold steps for water security, with plans for a $90M acquisition of long-term storage credits and a groundbreaking $1 billion advanced water purification initiative.

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Austin Energy reports $119M over‑collection and reviews 12 All‑Resource RFP proposals, none for local utility‑scale solar Acting CFO John Davis reported a quarter‑end $119 million over‑collection in power supply adjustment and a 194‑day cash balance; Deputy GM Lisa Martin said the All‑Resource RFP returned 12 in‑zone proposals (7 battery storage, 5 natural‑gas) and no local utility‑scale solar offers, and staff will continue evaluation with community engagement planned for April.

Austin Energy’s CFO reveals a surprising $119 million over-collection while the search for local renewable energy solutions continues to fall short.

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Senate approves broader Office of Energy authority and grid stabilization plan The Senate adopted a floor amendment and passed House Bill 5,381, directing the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy development policy and grid‑stabilization plan, and moving the Office of Coalfield Community Development under the Office of Energy.

West Virginia's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that empowers the Office of Energy to create a comprehensive energy policy, embracing multiple energy sources for a more stable grid!

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Castle Valley explores water‑banking, nonpotable delivery and municipal reclassification to protect surplus water Council members reviewed options to protect surplus water, including water banking, changing town water rights to municipal classification, and small nonpotable distribution systems; members noted legal complexity, possible state engineer resistance, and the need for technical and legal presentations before action.

Castle Valley is diving into the complexities of water banking and reclassification to secure surplus water for local use—could this be the solution we've been waiting for?

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Castle Valley officials weigh groundwater‑management plan, expand monitoring after UGS study Castle Valley members discussed pursuing a groundwater management plan after a recent UGS study, prioritizing additional aquifer monitoring (including use of an existing abandoned well) and exploring funding and legal routes to document stream–groundwater links and protect water quality.

Castle Valley officials are considering a critical groundwater management plan to safeguard water quality after alarming findings from a recent UGS study.

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Committee backs creation of Maine Home Energy Navigator hub with $100,000 appropriation The House Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted to report LD 2220 'ought to pass as amended,' which would create a Maine Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Resource Hub in the Department of Energy Resources and includes a one‑time $100,000 general‑fund appropriation to support standardized training and program materials for community energy coaching.

Maine is one step closer to empowering homeowners with the creation of a new Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Resource Hub, backed by a $100,000 investment to streamline energy efficiency support!

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TWRA warns wildlife fund could be depleted by FY2030; seeks recurring revenue fixes At a Feb. 24 budget hearing TWRA Director Jason Maxidon told the Finance Committee that licensing revenue and federal reimbursements are no longer keeping pace with costs and urged lawmakers to consider recurring appropriations or dedicated revenue allocations to avert a projected FY2030 depletion.

Tennessee's wildlife fund is on the brink of depletion by 2030 unless urgent legislative action is taken—could our cherished natural resources be at risk?

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Pinal water authority briefs Florence council on modeling, cloud-seeding pilot and revenue-bond language in legislature Joe Singleton of the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority reviewed groundwater-model analysis, an ag-to-urban credit concept, cloud-seeding pilot results and a pending bill to modernize the authority's bonding language. He estimated conservative modeled cloud-seeding yields and acknowledged notification shortcomings during the pilot.

Pinal County's innovative cloud-seeding pilot could yield a staggering 34,000 acre-feet of water at just $6.50 per acre-foot—find out how this could reshape our water future!

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Mesa outlines backup water supplies and costly options if Colorado River cuts materialize City staff told the Mesa City Council on Feb. 12 that the city currently meets demand through a diversified portfolio (SRP on-project supplies, CAP allocations, tribal exchanges, groundwater and long-term storage credits) but warned that draft federal cuts to Colorado River allocations could force use of expensive projects such as Bartlett Dam expansion and advanced water purification.

Mesa faces tough choices as looming federal cuts to Colorado River water supplies could push the city to implement costly projects to meet future demand.

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Santa Rosa staff say 2025 water plan projects demand rising to 21,000 acre‑feet by 2050; supply judged sufficient Santa Rosa Water presented its 2025 Urban Water Management Plan update, projecting citywide demand from about 17,000 acre‑feet today to roughly 21,000 acre‑feet in 2050 while reporting supply (including a Sonoma Water allocation) is sufficient in near‑term drought scenarios; the plan and a water‑shortage appendix will go to the Board of Public Utilities in May for recommendation to City Council.

Santa Rosa's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan reveals that while water demand is set to rise, the city has ample supply to meet future needs, even in drought conditions.

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Representative Shipp wins amendment to advance Iron County effluent water reuse project Representative Shipp successfully moved to advance an Iron County effluent water reuse project on the subcommittee’s one‑time prioritized state fund list, citing a loss of roughly 7,000 acre‑feet per year from the county aquifer and projected municipal shortages by 2030; staff confirmed advancing the item will place it higher on the one‑time list submitted to EAC.

Urgent action is needed as Iron County faces a looming water crisis, with Representative Shipp successfully pushing to prioritize a critical effluent water reuse project to combat a staggering aquifer decline.

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Iron County approves land disposal and interlocal swap to support aquifer recharge The commission voted to dispose of a county parcel and advance a draft exchange with Perr(e)win City to align landfill and recharge-site ownership, enabling planned aquifer recharge and continued county access to gravel resources; survey, easement and road-dedication work remains to be completed.

Iron County has taken a significant step towards sustainable water management by approving a land exchange with Perrewin City, aimed at enhancing aquifer recharge and optimizing resource ownership.

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Cave Creek highlights water-security investments and new customer tools The presentation outlined water priorities: heavy reliance on Central Arizona Project water, banked CAP resources giving about 10 years of current supply at current use rates, investment of nearly $18 million for a Phoenix interconnect to add treated CAP supply and reserves, and launch of a My360 customer water-usage app.

Cave Creek is making significant strides in water security with an $18 million investment and innovative tools to ensure sustainable supply amid ongoing drought challenges.

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Senate committee backs geothermal bill clarifying surface owner geothermal rights The committee adopted a second substitute and favorably recommended SB 21, which clarifies geothermal ownership and protections for industry while including a grandfathering mechanism and reservation of SITLA rights.

Utah's Senate committee just advanced a pivotal geothermal bill that could reshape property rights and boost energy investment—what's at stake for landowners and the industry?

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Arizona Water Company outlines assured water supply designation, fees and Bartlett Dam role for Casa Grande Arizona Water Company representatives told the Casa Grande council they have applied for an assured water supply designation covering the Pinal Valley system (a 10-year term and about 50,000 acre-feet of volume), said the company will join the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (starting fees ~ $100,000/year) and described Bartlett Dam expansion and other supply strategies.

Arizona Water Company is making strides towards securing an assured water supply designation for Pinal Valley, promising innovative solutions and new fees for sustainable water access.

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Riverbank joins Modesto Subbasin groundwater-use program; council seeks safeguards for ratepayers City staff presented the Modesto Subbasin Groundwater Use Management Program under SGMA and council approved a resolution to participate in the GSA process while asking staff to attach a memo requesting a North Nondistrict West work group, outreach schedule, and oversight committees to protect Riverbank ratepayers; council approved 5-0.

Riverbank's council takes a crucial step in managing groundwater use, prioritizing ratepayer safeguards amidst state mandates and potential costs.

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Kansas Geological Survey reports slower water-level declines, expands 3‑D mapping and water‑quality monitoring The Kansas Geological Survey briefed the Committee on Water on preliminary 2026 winter water‑level measurements showing reduced declines and localized recharge, the AQUA water‑quality program (~300 wells sampled), a statewide airborne electromagnetic mapping program, a 5‑year Dakota Aquifer study and sediment‑provenance work to target reservoir management.

Kansas Geological Survey's latest findings reveal a promising slowdown in water-level declines and exciting advancements in 3-D mapping and water quality monitoring!

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Kansas Water Office asks for new water‑planning, reservoir‑sediment funds; committee reviews reappropriations The Kansas Water Office requested new lines for regional water planning and reservoir sediment management and identified roughly $7.9 million in state water plan reappropriations; the agency proposed lapsing $1.135 million in lower‑priority carryforwards to help fund planning while committee members pressed pension (KPERS) contribution and reappropriation questions.

The Kansas Water Office is calling for new funding to tackle critical water planning and sediment management as they respond to the challenges of shrinking reservoir capacity.

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Truckee Meadows Water Authority tells Sparks council the region has sufficient rights for 20‑year demand under current plans TMWA staff told the Sparks City Council that current water rights and conservation programs should meet projected demand through 2045, while outlining options such as expanded aquifer storage and indirect/direct potable reuse for longer‑term resilience.

The Truckee Meadows Water Authority assures Sparks residents that water rights will meet demand through 2045, but innovative conservation strategies are essential for future resilience.

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Committee advances bill requiring grant applicants to disclose long-term water savings The House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water moved House Bill 20 29 forward with a due-pass recommendation after WIFA testified the agency already collects most disclosure items; committee vote 9–1.

The House Committee just advanced a pivotal bill that could transform Arizona's water conservation efforts by demanding detailed disclosures from grant applicants!

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Manatee County projects need for Peace River water around 2036; board sends annual projection to regional authority Utilities staff told commissioners the county's water-use study indicates Manatee would likely require Peace River authority supplies by 2036 if current patterns continue; staff said they are pursuing permit increases and other supply measures to delay or reduce that need.

Manatee County is gearing up for a water crisis, projecting it may need to rely on the Peace River supply by 2036 due to soaring demand!

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How AI is uncovering hidden geothermal energy resources Sometimes geothermal hot spots are obvious, marked by geysers and hot springs on the planet’s surface. But in other places, they’re obscured thousands of feet underground. Now AI could help uncover...

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Ellensburg officials outline water testing, 11-well system and monitoring plans City staff summarized how Ellensburg's 11 groundwater wells, monthly and periodic testing, and recent system updates aim to maintain compliance and reliability; staff highlighted UCMR monitoring, consumer confidence reports, and plans for continued leak detection.

Ellensburg City is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and reliability of its drinking water, with a robust system of monitoring and maintenance in place.

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750 Million at Risk: New Study Warns Extreme Water Scarcity Is Closer Than We Think Climate simulations reveal that Day Zero Drought conditions are approaching rapidly worldwide, putting vast populations at risk of severe water scarcity. A new study in Nature Communications from researchers...

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Board lets stormwater match funds support groundwater work for Big Valley SGMA needs Facing recurring GSP costs, the Board approved expanding earlier stormwater matching funds to help cover near‑term SGMA implementation and a periodic evaluation for the Big Valley groundwater basin, acknowledging longer‑term funding will still be needed.

Lake County is reshaping its stormwater funds to tackle urgent groundwater management needs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and securing the future of the Big Valley Basin.

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Study finds $1.2B annual water infrastructure need; statewide fee options analyzed A Legislative Water Infrastructure Fee Study estimated Utah needs about $1.2 billion per year for water infrastructure, with local agencies able to raise about $848M and a $344M annual gap. The study models a volumetric user fee; one option to raise $150M would cost about $11.27 per month for a median household.

Utah faces a staggering $1.2 billion annual water infrastructure need, and new fee options are on the table to bridge a critical funding gap.

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Centerville council adopts water-use and preservation element to meet state deadline Centerville approved Ordinance 2025-15 to add a state-required water use and preservation element to its general plan, a move staff said aligns the city's five-year water conservation plan with Utah Senate Bill 110 (2022). The ordinance passed 5–0.

Centerville City Council just adopted a crucial water use and preservation element to comply with state law, ensuring sustainable water management for the future.

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