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PS - we are like your parents - we love to talk about weather. Especially rain. Despite all the rain we are getting yesterday and today - we are still in concerning drought conditions. Conserve if you can! Hopefully, the rain will continue. #aquiferprotection #drought #weather #climate
November 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM
A West Missoula herbalist is sounding the alarm on local aquifers and the staggering water demands of data centers, urging county officials to take action before it's too late.

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West Missoula resident urges commissioners to fund comprehensive aquifer study, warns of data-center water use
Peggy Miller, a West Missoula herbalist, told the county commissioners a comprehensive USGS-style aquifer study is needed to find vulnerable spots and urged officials to review potential water use by data centers, which she said can consume water equivalent to 50,000–100,000 homes.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The Groveland Select Board has approved a controversial three-year license for National Grid to use town land, but residents are raising serious concerns over environmental risks to the local aquifer and wetlands.

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Select Board approves 3‑year National Grid staging license for town land with resident warnings about aquifer and wetlands
Groveland approved a three‑year temporary license allowing National Grid to stage materials at 150 Center Street for a transmission project, starting at $150,000 per year. Residents urged caution, citing wellhead protection (Zone 2), wetland buffers, endangered species habitat and compaction risks; the board recorded a 3‑in‑favor, 1‑opposed, 1‑absent vote and required permitting and inspections.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Cape Cod’s aquifer may hold vast amounts of water, but meeting the surging summer demand is a complex challenge that needs urgent attention.

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Cape Cod Commission: Aquifer has ample volume but summer peaks and permits constrain access
Commission staff told the Barnstable County Assembly that Cape Cod’s sole-source aquifer recharges about 450 million gallons per day but that seasonal peak demand, permitting limits and limited suitable land complicate meeting summer needs. Staff recommended a dynamic groundwater model and regional aquifer protection planning.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Residents in Southampton are urged to voice their concerns at the upcoming public hearing on a controversial water well plan that could impact our aquifer!

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Officials urge scrutiny of Suffolk County Water Authority well plan; public hearing set Aug. 19
Town liaison and board members said the Suffolk County Water Authority will hold public hearings on a proposed new well and transmission line; they urged public review of the environmental impact statement and said model results should be closely examined for aquifer impacts.
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August 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Hadley residents are raising alarms over a controversial battery storage project, citing serious concerns about noise pollution, groundwater risks, and safety measures.

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Neighbors urge caution on battery storage project, cite noise, aquifer and safety worries
Multiple residents told the planning board they are worried about noise, wildlife and potential groundwater impacts from the proposed battery storage site; the board asked the applicant for a sound study, an emergency response letter from the fire department and a decommissioning plan.
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July 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Spokane County's recent meeting outlined ambitious plans to safeguard vital aquifers and reshape land use for a sustainable future.

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West Plains Council Updates Aquifer Protection and Critical Areas Ordinance
Council outlines plans for aquifer protection and critical areas in West Plains development.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A new bill in Oklahoma could revolutionize water usage for irrigators, allowing them to use up to 200% of their allocation in dry years while ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Committee advances bill to let irrigators use five‑year averaging and require measured reporting
House Bill 4,459 would let permitted water users enroll in a five‑year averaging program requiring qualified measurement systems (meters or approved pumps/portable metering); members debated whether a 200% one‑year allowance risks aquifer depletion and discussed possible lower caps and fiscal responsibilities for portable metering.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
News from E+E Leader 🚦 After 10+ years of reviews & permitting, the Dewey-Burdock uranium project just got its first federal green light for initial infrastructure in South Dakota!… http://dlvr.it/TT6Bxk #UraniumProject #CleanEnergy #SustainableMining #InfrastructureDevelopment #AquiferProtection
June 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Concerns over the Dakota aquifer have led the Seward City Council to table a major subdivision proposal, raising questions about water conservation and community impact.

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Public hearing on Love Country Estates subdivision tabled after aquifer concerns
A Seward City Council public hearing on a proposed 13-lot subdivision at 238 and Bluff Road was tabled after residents raised concerns about the Dakota aquifer and the planning commission had previously postponed action pending additional water studies.
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June 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Cape Cod is facing a critical Level 2 drought, putting pressure on water supplies and prompting urgent calls for conservation and strategic planning.

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County hears drought update: Cape under state ‘Level 2’ drought; officials urged to step up conservation and interconnections
A water-resources analyst told Barnstable County commissioners the Cape Cod region remains under a Level 2 drought declaration (based on February data), urging conservation, supplier interconnections and regional planning because Outer Cape freshwater lenses are thin and vulnerable to saltwater intrusion.
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April 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Hubbardston's Planning Board is taking bold steps to protect aquifers and promote clustered housing while limiting gravel extraction—transforming the future of local development.

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Hubbardston planning board backs MRPC scope change; members press for limits on extraction, aquifer protections and clustered open-space housing
The Planning Board authorized the chair to sign an amended MRPC scope of work that shifts the overlay project toward a GIS-based evaluation of existing parcels and light recommendations. At length the board discussed appropriate uses, lot sizes, MBTA zoning implications, aquifer protections, open‑space/clustered development, and strict limits on on
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November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Danner's Creek Development is pushing for a permit to excavate a 30-acre site, but concerns over aquifer protection and environmental impacts have sparked a heated debate in Lawrenceburg.

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Developer seeks permit to excavate 30-acre borrow area to finish Tanners Creek fly ash closure
Danner's Creek Development asked the Lawrenceburg City Council and Utility Service Board on Oct. 27 for a grading permit to excavate Borrow Area 6 (about 30 acres) to supply soil to cap a former Tanners Creek fly ash pond. Third-party reviewer Atlas told the board it needs a formal hydrogeologic opinion before the city votes; the council agreed to拿
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November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Osino’s water project poses no threat to Kranzberg Aquifer – EIA
Chamwe Kaira  SLR Environmental Consulting Namibia, commissioned by Osino Gold Exploration and Mining, has completed an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for groundwater abstraction from the Kranzberg Aquifer near Usakos in the Erongo Region.  The assessment found that with recommended mitigation measures, the residual impacts are low to very low. SLR said the mitigation plan follows a hierarchy: avoiding sensitive areas first, then reducing impacts, and finally rehabilitating disturbed sites.  The firm considers the EIA and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) robust enough for MAFWLR and MEFT to make informed decisions. Osino is developing the Twin Hills Gold Project about 25 km northeast of Karibib in Erongo. To secure water for mining operations, Osino conducted water supply investigations near the mine and sought alternative sources to reduce pressure on local water in the water-scarce central areas of Namibia. Namibia Water Corporation Limited (NamWater), working with Osino, confirmed the feasibility of abstracting groundwater from the Kranzberg Aquifer.  This supports expanding the Kranzberg Water Supply Scheme, operated by NamWater, which Osino plans to use for the Twin Hills Gold Mine. The Twin Hills project is expected to contribute significantly to Namibia’s economy. During construction, it will employ between 1 000 and 1 500 people, and about 450 will work during operations.  The mine’s lifespan is estimated at a minimum of 16 years, providing jobs and income for workers and their families.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Grand County's Planning & Zoning Commission is at a crossroads, debating the future of water preservation amidst critical negotiations and potential infrastructure changes!

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Planning commission weighs water‑preservation chapter; asks staff to coordinate protections and report after Feb. 14 compact deadline
Commissioners reviewed a draft water preservation element required by the state, debated whether it should focus on demand management or include supply/infrastructure (Cisco, Thompson Springs, Colorado River), and asked staff to coordinate with agencies and return after regional Colorado River negotiations conclude.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM