Avondale officials say diversified water portfolio gives time to plan despite deepening Colorado River stress Public Works Director Kirk Beatty told the City Council April 6 that Avondale's mix of Salt River Project, Colorado River and effluent supplies makes the city resilient now, but potential cuts to Central Arizona Project deliveries and pending state legislation could force changes to growth and rates.

Avondale's water supply is stable for now, but looming Colorado River challenges and state legislation could drastically impact future growth and rates.

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Valley Water outlines Water Supply Master Plan 2050, recommends lower-cost adaptive strategy Santa Clara Valley Water District staff briefed the planning commission on the Water Supply Master Plan 2050, explaining projected shortages under multiple scenarios and the board's adoption of a 'lower cost' adaptive strategy that prioritizes potable reuse, diversified storage and annual progress reporting.

Santa Clara Valley Water District's bold Water Supply Master Plan 2050 reveals alarming shortages ahead and introduces a cost-effective strategy to ensure a sustainable future.

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Skagit PUD general manager tells Mount Vernon council the system can hold up during droughts, outlines safety and upgrade projects George Sidhu, general manager of Skagit Public Utility District, briefed Mount Vernon council on the PUD's seven water systems, the Judy Reservoir (about 1–1.5 billion gallons), service statistics and near-term projects including a 1.6 million‑gallon storage tank, a switch from chlorine gas to liquid sodium hypochlorite and a treatment-plant generator upgrade.

Skagit PUD is gearing up for major safety upgrades and drought resilience, including a new storage tank and a shift to safer treatment methods!

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Punta Gorda moves to coordinate water supply with county; staff tests Aliko Citrus ponds as seasonal backup Council approved an interlocal planning agreement with Charlotte County and staff reported exploratory work with Aliko Citrus to sample about 400 million gallons in tailwater ponds as a possible seasonal supplement to Shell Creek and Myrtle Creek flows.

Punta Gorda is taking bold steps to secure its water future, exploring a massive 400 million-gallon backup supply to tackle seasonal drought challenges!

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Judiciary committee moves drought-management plan to final reading The committee voted unanimously to move Resolution 2026-16 — adopting a drought management plan prepared by Water and Environmental Technologies — to final reading; the plan will be implemented by a committee appointed by the chief executive.

Butte-Silver Bow is one step closer to safeguarding its water supply with a new drought-management plan poised for final approval!

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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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City Council authorizes negotiations with CCDP for Inner Harbor desalination despite wide public opposition After hours of public comment — largely from Hillcrest residents and environmental scientists urging delay until far‑field modeling is complete — the Corpus Christi City Council voted to direct staff to negotiate a design‑build agreement with Corpus Christi Desal Partners (Acciona/MasTec) to develop a demonstration plant, 60% design and a guaranteed maximum price; councilmembers said the vote does not commit city funds today.

The Corpus Christi City Council has taken a controversial step toward a seawater desalination facility, sparking fierce debate over environmental concerns and community impact.

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Water department outlines reuse, yield limits and $100M+ capital needs Water Utilities reported firm yield limits, ongoing rate‑study work, and a range of long‑term capital projects including indirect potable reuse, tank storage and major plant upgrades; staff said reuse is feasible but will require multi‑year funding and a robust communications plan.

San Angelo's Water Utilities is pushing for a $100M+ plan to boost drought resilience through innovative water reuse strategies, but will the council back it?

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Senate committee advances voluntary Colorado River conservation pilot with notice, Fontenelle storage and limits on participation The Senate Agriculture, State & Public Lands & Water Resources Committee advanced Senate File 84, a voluntary water conservation pilot aimed at giving Wyoming tools to avoid mandatory curtailment tied to Colorado River obligations. The bill adds notice requirements, limited Fontenelle storage, participation caps and an appeals path; it passed the committee after amendments and public testimony from industry, municipalities and agricultural interests.

Wyoming is taking a bold step towards water conservation with a new voluntary pilot program that could protect its water rights and industry during droughts.

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Select Water Committee passes water development funding bill (HB87) The Select Water Committee unanimously approved House Bill 87 to appropriate water-development account funds for municipal master plans, studies and rehabilitation projects totaling several hundred thousand to multi-million dollars; the measure moves to the floor.

The Select Water Committee has unanimously advanced a pivotal water-development bill, unlocking millions for crucial projects amid challenging drought conditions.

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Beyond Drought: How Hendersonville's Water Plan Benefits You | WNC Times Hendersonville's new water source ensures drought resilience & improves water quality for 80,000+ residents. Learn how it benefits you!

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Vermont conservation districts ask legislature for $948,200 to sustain services and shore up capital needs The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts told the Senate Institutions Committee it seeks $948,200 in state appropriations to maintain staffing and access competitive grants, and warned many districts need permanent office space after being locked out of federal buildings during shutdowns.

Vermont conservation districts are calling on the legislature for $948,200 to not only sustain essential services but also secure permanent office space after recent federal shutdowns left them locked out.

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Cave Creek delays Harquihala purchase and outlines water strategy amid 30‑year drought Town officials described a multi-pronged water strategy including an $18 million interconnect project with Phoenix, banked CAP water, refurbished wells, and a paused Harquihala contract after phase‑1 costs rose; officials warned the town remains heavily reliant on Central Arizona Project water.

Cave Creek is taking bold steps to secure its water supply amid a relentless drought, investing $18 million in crucial infrastructure while navigating rising costs and urgent conservation needs.

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Humboldt supervisors accept drought resilience plan, staff to refine local well data and storage options The Board accepted a draft drought resilience plan fulfilling Senate Bill 552 requirements and directed staff to improve local data collection (including dry-well reporting) and consider distributed on-site water storage and other community-specific resilience measures.

Humboldt County has taken a significant step towards drought resilience by accepting a draft plan that addresses local water storage needs and community vulnerabilities—what's next for our water future?

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Saving water can be cheaper than building it. One analysis found ag conservation at ~$69.89/acre-foot vs >$2,000 for new supply—so funders now want telemetry-backed proof, not just pipes. agtech.industryexaminer.com/pipes-to-pro...
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LCRA staff recommends tighter triggers, lower interruptible allocations in proposed 2032 plan Staff presented a recommended update to LCRA's water management plan that would lower maximum interruptible allocations (normal to 125,000 acre-feet from 178,000), raise drought triggers, shorten extraordinary-drought duration and reduce some in‑stream and bay inflow caps; public comment remains open through Feb. 3 and LCRA will submit the application to TCEQ in March.

LCRA's proposed 2032 water management plan could reshape Texas agriculture with tighter drought triggers and lower water allocations—are we ready for the changes?

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Fair Oaks Ranch details water-line, storage and wastewater upgrades to meet growth and drought City leaders described plans to expand water distribution and storage—including a new elevated tank, a shared waterline with the City of Boerne and a 500,000-gallon ground-storage tank—and a two-phase upgrade to raise wastewater treatment capacity from 300,000 to 500,000 gallons per day.

Mayor Greg Maxton reveals bold plans to enhance water reliability and wastewater capacity in Fair Oaks Ranch, tackling drought challenges head-on as the city prepares for growth.

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Global patterns and drivers of drought resilience across latitudes and forest taxa Abstract. Extreme drought events are projected to increase in frequency and severity, posing serious threats to the stability of forest ecosystems. Forest

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Aurora water staff ask committee to back NCAR funding; water bills to watch this session Aurora Water and outside counsel briefed the committee on water bills expected this session — stream access, revegetation for the Lower Arkansas, lead‑in‑school water rules — and Shawnee Klein asked the committee to support a letter urging federal appropriators to restore funding to NCAR, which water utilities rely on for climate and water‑supply modeling.

As Colorado faces severe drought, new water policies are set to spark intense debates in the 2026 session, highlighting the urgent need for action on critical legislation.

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House of Lords committee explores agricultural impact of drought - Water Magazine The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England.

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will continue its inquiry into drought preparedness in England. The session will take place on Wednesday 7 January from 10am.

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Santa Rosa approves water supply assessment for The Woodlands at Shenate development Council approved a water supply assessment finding that existing and projected supplies meet the needs of The Woodlands at Shenate under most scenarios; staff noted a small shortfall in an extreme single-dry-year scenario and recommended standard demand-management measures and contingency plans.

Santa Rosa's City Council has given the green light for a major residential project, but what does this mean for the city's water supply?

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Happening soon! A deep look into the molecular signals + microbial shifts that drive drought tolerance in cotton.
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Half Moon Bay board elects officers for 2026 and highlights unanimous regional water‑supply amendment Directors approved officer appointments effective 2026 and praised staff for securing a unanimous BosCo amendment that narrows drought cutbacks for the district by preserving local‑source allocations.

The Half Moon Bay County Water District just appointed new leadership for 2026 and secured a game-changing amendment to protect local water sources during droughts!

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Santa Rosa files to intervene in FERC Potter Valley proceeding; public raises concerns about diversions Acting Director Harvey reported the city filed a motion to intervene in FERC proceedings on PG&E’s Potter Valley license surrender (filed 07/25/2025); the board and public heard questions about whether proposed diversion facilities will ensure reservoir reliability during multi‑year droughts.

Santa Rosa is stepping up to intervene in a critical FERC proceeding regarding PG&E's Potter Valley Project, raising important concerns about water reliability amid ongoing droughts.

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CEQA objections and regulator pullback stalled Tehachapi’s indirect potable reuse plan, officials say A planned indirect potable reuse project that would have recycled roughly 700 acre‑feet a year and added about 30% to Tehachapi’s water supply stalled after the Watermaster backed away from an MOU and the local water agency raised CEQA and safe‑yield objections, city planners say.

Tehachapi's ambitious plan to recycle wastewater and boost its water supply by 30% has crumbled under regulatory hurdles and legal battles, leaving the city in a tough spot.

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Commissioners press for quarry‑damage update as county advances design work on alternative water supply Athens‑Clarke County staff sought to begin design work on an alternative water supply involving the county‑owned quarry, but multiple commissioners and residents demanded staff gather claimant records and state regulator updates on alleged blasting damage before moving ahead; lease on the quarry runs through Dec. 31, 2030.

Athens-Clarke County is pushing forward with an alternative water supply plan, but some commissioners are demanding answers about alleged blasting damage first!

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Port Hueneme Water Agency members urge investment in local drought‑resilient supplies as state conveyance projects stall Members described a stalled Delta Conveyance Project and rising climate-driven 'whiplash' of drought and flood, saying imported supplies are less reliable and arguing for investment in local, drought‑resilient sources.

Port Hueneme Water Agency members are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for local drought-resilient water supplies as state projects face uncertainty and climate extremes wreak havoc.

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BRA sets 2026 interruptible water availability at 63,803 acre‑feet; Proctor area prorated The board authorized a safety factor of 0.25 and approved making up to 63,803 acre‑feet of interruptible water available in 2026, with typical uses in agriculture and mining and a pro‑rata reduction applied in the Lake Proctor area.

The Brazos River Authority has made a bold move by approving the release of over 63,000 acre-feet of interruptible water for 2026, but not without a pro-rata cut for the Lake Proctor area!

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Aurora Water urges trimming of planning boundary as supplies tighten Aurora Water told the Planning & Economic Development Committee it recommends reducing the city's planning and annexation boundary to avoid creating service expectations the utility cannot meet, citing drought, shrinking mountain supplies and multi‑billion‑dollar costs for new water acquisitions.

Aurora Water is pushing to shrink the city's planning boundary to prevent unrealistic development expectations as drought and supply challenges loom large.

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