Council reviews early-season water-conservation guidance but delays enforceable restrictions Beaver City staff proposed an early-season water-conservation letter with voluntary measures (nighttime watering windows, cycle-and-soak, xeriscape incentives) to send before water system turn-on on April 6; council removed a prescriptive "every third day" watering schedule from the draft and asked staff to include river-flow trigger points and public-notice procedures.

Beaver City is urging residents to adopt voluntary water-conservation measures ahead of the irrigation system's turn-on, as officials prepare for potential drought challenges.

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Committee advances bill codifying 1‑mile 'safe harbor' for recovery wells in storage area of impact Senate Bill 1785, which would have the ADWR director assume certain recovery wells lie within the area of impact for stored water (generally applying a 1‑mile safe harbor), was passed by the committee after proponent testimony and Department of Water Resources comments. The recorded vote was 6‑3 with one member absent.

The House committee has just greenlit a pivotal bill that could reshape water recovery strategies in Arizona, establishing a crucial 1-mile 'safe harbor' for recovery wells!

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State Water Resources Control Board webinar walks suppliers through Urban Water Use Objective reporting, deadlines and form demo State Water Resources Control Board staff demonstrated the Urban Water Use Objective reporting form, summarized statutory requirements under AB 1668 and SB 606, explained data sources and refresh schedules, and reminded suppliers of key deadlines including a Jan. 1 submission date and an Oct. 1 variance cutoff.

California's water suppliers are gearing up for critical Urban Water Use Objective reporting—are you ready to meet the January 1 deadline?

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Clermont pushes reclaimed-water storage, cites consumptive-use limits and existing legislative funds City staff described plans for a North Side reclaimed-water storage tank and a southern-site water plant, outlined who would be served and why the projects are part of a consumptive-use conservation strategy; council agreed to package requests for state appropriations but took no votes at the workshop.

Clermont is making strides in water conservation with plans for a massive reclaimed-water storage tank and a new southern-area water plant, but they'll need state support to make it happen!

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County consultant: Denver Basin aquifers broadly reliable now but warrant periodic review At an Oct. 21 El Paso County work session, consultant Bruce Lytle presented a county-commissioned evaluation of the Denver Basin aquifers and concluded water levels are generally at or above the top of most aquifers, with localized declines in some places. Staff will post the slides and county attorneys will research legal questions about local le�

El Paso County's Denver Basin aquifers remain a crucial, yet nonrenewable resource, prompting calls for continuous monitoring amid concerns over localized water-level declines.

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Figure 1 in Strokal et al. (2025): "Water quality cross-sectoral linkages for selected water quality constituents. The figure does not aim to be exhaustive, but simply illustrates important cross-sectoral aspects of water quality identified by the large-scale water quality community. Sectors are defined according to the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project (ISIMIP; www.isimip.org/). ISIMIP is comprised of multiple sectors that are topic-oriented: e.g. Agriculture, Fisheries (here ‘Fisheries and aquaculture’), Biodiversity, Energy, Lakes, Coastal systems (here ‘Sea’), Health (here ‘Human health’), Water Quality, and Groundwater. Rivers are included in the Water (Global) and Water (Regional) sectors of the ISIMIP platform. WQ-MIP is short for water quality model intercomparisons. Source: examples were collected by the large-scale water quality community during the workshops (SI table A.1 in appendix A)."

New publication: Advancing #waterquality model intercomparisons under global change: perspectives from the new ISIMIP water quality sector. #sustainablewateruse #climatechange
doi.org/10.1088/3033...

Los Angeles Celebrates Mono Lake Day to Honor Environmental Stewardship and Water Conservation Efforts Mono Lake Day highlights LA's commitment to sustainable water management and ecological restoration.

Los Angeles is calling on residents to rethink their water use—did you know over half of the city’s drinking water is wasted on landscaping?

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Environmental Services Department outlines strategies for water efficient landscaping in new developments Director Provenzano discusses integrating water efficiency in building designs during planning phases.

San Jose is taking bold steps towards a sustainable future by promoting water-efficient technologies and drought-tolerant landscaping in new developments.

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City Council Reviews Water Supply Update and Wildfire Hardening Plan City council discusses water supply, wildfire hardening, and mental health tax agenda items.

Boulder's City Council is tackling crucial issues like water supply, wildfire preparedness, and mental health support—steps that could significantly enhance community resilience and well-being.

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#BoulderBoulderCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #SustainableWaterUse #WildfirePreparedness

Phoenix Water Conservation Institute Launches Volunteer Water Wrangler Training Program The Phoenix Water Conservation Institute begins training for volunteers focused on water conservation.

The Phoenix Water Conservation Institute has kicked off its first-ever volunteer training, empowering residents to combat drought and promote sustainable water practices in their community.

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#PhoenixMaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #SustainableWaterUse #CommunityEngagement

Joaquin Esquivel leads State Water Resources Control Board initiatives Joaquin Esquivel chairs efforts at the State Water Resources Control Board.

California's water crisis demands urgent action, and the State Water Resources Control Board is stepping up with innovative conservation measures to secure our future.

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Rosemount City Council clarifies irrigation fines to enhance water conservation efforts Council adopts clearer water violation fines to promote effective irrigation during summer months

Rosemount's City Council is cracking down on irrigation violations with new fines to boost water conservation efforts as summer heat pushes demand to record levels.

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California expands recycled water usage to combat diminishing water supply SB 31 allows increased use of tertiary treated water in various non-potable applications.

California is taking a bold step to combat its water crisis by expanding the use of recycled water for landscaping and sanitation, paving the way for a sustainable future.

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Regulatory board adopts significant water conservation regulation for 2040 goals Board successfully implements regulation projected to save 400,000 acre feet of water by 2040

California is set to save an astounding 400,000 acre-feet of water by 2040 with a groundbreaking new conservation regulation announced at the recent WQCC meeting.

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Montana Legislature approves funding for regional water authorities under HB 11 Legislature allocates funds for regional water projects starting July 2025 under HB 11

Montana's new House Bill 11 promises crucial funding for regional water infrastructure, igniting debates on the future of water management in the state.

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Montana Legislature passes HB 681 to enhance instream flow and aquifer projects Montana's HB 681 authorizes changes to instream flows and aquifer recharge initiatives.

Montana's new House Bill 681 could reshape the future of water management, striking a delicate balance between environmental conservation and agricultural needs.

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Montana legislature advances HB 681 redefining water usage and management terms Montana's HB 681 clarifies definitions related to water rights and usage.

Montana's House Bill 681 is set to redefine water usage and management, sparking crucial debates over agriculture and environmental conservation.

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Oregon Water Resources Department updates regulations on water right permits Oregon amends water control rules to enhance environmental protections and permit issuance procedures.

Oregon's House Bill 3544 could reshape water management forever, balancing environmental protection with economic impacts on agriculture and industry.

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California water board implements groundbreaking regulations for statewide water management California's water board enacts innovative regulations to enhance statewide water conservation efforts.

California's water board just unveiled groundbreaking regulations that promise to revolutionize water management and conservation across the state!

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California water board proposes regulations to manage Scott and Shasta River flows California water board discusses new regulations for managing drought impacts on river flows.

California's water board is tackling the urgent challenge of balancing sustainable water use with the needs of communities and wildlife amid a relentless drought.

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New Mexico allocates $723K for Rio Grande water resource program State engineers receive funds to enhance water resource allocation and compliance measures.

New Mexico is taking bold steps to tackle its water challenges with House Bill 2, proposing significant funding and new strategies for sustainable resource management.

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Idaho updates water delivery regulations for new subdivisions Law mandates integration of municipal water systems in proposed subdivisions across Idaho.

Idaho's Senate Bill 1083 could reshape water delivery systems in subdivisions, promising to tackle water scarcity and sustainability amidst rapid development.

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Council discusses water reuse strategies amid Texas water shortages Council explores reclaimed water usage and rainwater impoundment for irrigation purposes.

Tomball's City Council is taking bold steps to combat potential water shortages, debating the use of reclaimed water for irrigation and innovative solutions for sustainable supply.

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Impacts of climate-induced drought on lake and reservoir biodiversity and ecosystem services: A review - Ambio Intensifying extreme droughts are altering lentic ecosystems and disrupting services provisioning. Unfortunately, drought research often lacks a holistic and intersectoral consideration of drought imp...

New publication: Impacts of climate-induced drought on lake and reservoir #biodiversity and ecosystem services: A review. #climatechange #sustainablewateruse #drinkingwater #hydropower #adaptivemanagement #extremeevents
doi.org/10.1007/s132...

"a, Proportion of threatened freshwater species (decapod crustaceans, fishes and odonates; combined and individually), extinct freshwater species (combined) and threatened tetrapods (combined) affected by each threat. The darker cells indicate a greater proportion of species affected by the threat. Threats are not mutually exclusive. Threats are coded following the IUCN Threats Classification Scheme (version 3.3) and combined for presentation as follows (the value of the highest hierarchical level is indicated; all subsequent levels are included): pollution (9); dams and water management (7.2); agriculture (2.1, 2.2 and 2.3); invasive species and disease (8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6); logging (5.2 and 5.3); urban development (1); hunting and fishing (5.1 and 5.4); energy production and mining (3); climate change and severe weather (11); human intrusions and disturbance (6); other ecosystem modifications (7.3); transportation (4); fire and fire suppression (7.1); problematic native species (8.2); aquaculture (2.4); and geological events (10). For the number of species: threatened freshwater species n = 4,190, extinct freshwater species n = 82, threatened decapods n = 472, threatened fishes n = 3,032, threatened odonates n = 686 and threatened tetrapods n = 7,112." https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08375-z/figures/2

🌍The main threats to freshwater species are pollution (54%), from agricultural and urban runoff, dams and water extraction (39%), disrupting habitats, and agriculture (37%), transforming wetlands and increasing eutrophication.

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#RestoreWetlands

Union Govt's River Interlinking Initiative Needs Reconsideration: Sandhwan - Yes Punjab News Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan calls for a review of the Union Government’s river interlinking initiative, warning of potential disruptions to agricultural productivity and monsoon patterns.

Union Govt's River Interlinking Initiative Needs Reconsideration: Sandhwan yespunjab.com?p=78964

#RiverInterlinking #KultarSinghSandhwan #WaterConservation #AgriculturalSustainability #MonsoonPatterns #KenBetwaProject #WaterManagement #JalShakti #PunjabAssembly #SustainableWaterUse

Punjab Govt to Renovate Canals, Miners and Water Courses to Improve Irrigation System: Goyal - Yes Punjab News Punjab's Water Resources Minister Brinder Kumar Goyal inaugurates two steel bridges in Faridkot, part of efforts to enhance transportation and optimize water resource use.

Punjab Govt to Renovate Canals, Miners and Water Courses to Improve Irrigation System: Goyal yespunjab.com?p=66990

#PunjabDevelopment #WaterConservation #SustainableWaterUse #PunjabBridges #FaridkotProgress #InfrastructureDevelopment #MannGovernment #WaterResources #CanalWater #PunjabIrrigation

New publication: Optimizing #nitrogen management for #pollution control in #LakeBaiyangdian following water replenishment. #waterreplenishment #sustainablewateruse
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123374

New publication: Human activity controls #nitrogen loads in a large sub-tropical #delta from 2000 to 2020, by @Suz_McG and others. #redriver #vietnam #sustainablewateruse #agriculture #waterpollution
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108021

New NIOO publication: Making waves: How to clean #surfacewater with #photogranules, by @LukasTrebuch and others. #resourcerecovery #sustainablewateruse #eutrophication #granules
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121875