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Photo taken on April 27, 2019 with my NIKON D5200 using the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX (AF 11-16mm f/2.8) lens. Find more information at https://gommadigitale.com/photo/27-04-2019/593
November 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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We’re pleased to highlight two more CWRA #Scholarships available to support graduate students pursuing studies in #WaterResources 👏🎓

💧 The Harker/Cameron – Women in Water Scholarship ($2,000)

💧 The Rick Ross Student Scholarship ($2,000)
November 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Governor Abbott is demanding a pause on data-center permits in Texas, emphasizing that local concerns and resource protection must come first.

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Letter from Gov. Abbott read into record urging pause on data-center permits
A letter from Gov. Greg Abbott to the TCEQ about Beacon Data Centers’ permit applications was read into the court record; the letter directs TCEQ to pause data-center-related permits until ERCOT completes an audit and to ensure local concerns are heard.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Major investments are underway for water and sewer projects in High Point, including a $2.2 million sewer rehab and crucial PFAS testing to ensure compliance.

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Committee approves multiple water and sewer capital projects, PFAS testing transfer
The committee approved contracts for a Ward Water Treatment Plant tank recoating ($181,907), East Side Wastewater clarifier installation ($240,000), Upper Boulding sanitary sewer rehab ($2,207,480.43) and CHA inspection and pre‑resurfacing camera/cleaning task orders; staff also transferred $200,000 from PFAS settlement funds for lab testing and program planning.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Perkins has just approved a significant increase in borrowing capacity, paving the way for a $6 million investment in essential sewer infrastructure!

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Perkins authority and city approve up-to-$6 million promissory note tied to OWRB financing
Both the Perkins Public Works Authority and the City of Perkins approved resolutions authorizing an increase to the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for promissory notes to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board; staff said the real need is about $5.76 million for new sewer work plus an existing loan balance.
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October 31, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Did you miss our published Special Issue on the use of machine learning algorithms to assess the impacts of climate change on water resources? Read the editorial and find links to all the Open Access papers here - https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2024.002

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October 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Stillwater is set to benefit from a $1 million federal boost for a crucial transmission line project, with more funding on the horizon for waterline improvements!

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Consultants say $1 million secured for transmission line; $30 million WRDA authorization could affect city projects
MML Partners representatives told trustees the city secured $1 million in FY26 appropriations for a transmission line, cited a $750,000 request included in FY27 House interior appropriations for College Gardens waterline improvements, and noted a $30 million authorization in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act that could change how projects are funded.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Stillwater is set to receive a $1M boost for its northeast transmission line and a staggering $30M authorization for a regional storage project, paving the way for significant growth!

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Consultants report $1M secured for Stillwater transmission line, $30M authorization in WRDA
MML Partners told trustees they secured $1,000,000 in FY26 funding for Stillwater's northeast transmission line, noted a $750,000 FY27 request for College Gardens waterline and a $30,000,000 authorization in the Water Resources Development Act for a regional storage project; they cautioned authorization is not equivalent to appropriation.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Brewster County residents voiced strong opposition to proposed tax abatements for data centers, warning that such projects could jeopardize vital water resources and the local tourism economy.

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Residents urge Brewster County to exclude data centers from tax-abatement guidelines
At a packed Oct. 27 public hearing, dozens of Brewster County residents urged officials to restrict tax abatements, arguing data centers and other large industrial projects threaten water supplies, night skies and tourism; several speakers asked the court to wait for pending state legislation and to require independent environmental reviews.
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November 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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A contentious vote in Ocala Ridge could pave the way for a new duplex, despite staff warnings about water resource impacts and a lack of central utilities.

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Commission narrowly backs small-scale plan amendment to allow a duplex in Ocala Ridge
After hearing staff concerns about water resources and the lack of centralized utilities, the Planning & Zoning Commission narrowly recommended approval of a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change a lot from Medium Residential to High Residential to permit a duplex.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Bullhead City residents are raising alarms over a proposed 4,400-acre amendment that could transform their open landscape into industrial zones—are data centers on the horizon?

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Bullhead City delays vote on 4,400-acre general-plan amendment amid data-center, water concerns
Council agreed to move the legally required public hearing on a proposed 4,400-acre general-plan amendment to Dec. 1 after staff and the applicant requested more community engagement. Residents at Tuesday's meeting pressed the city for details on water use, traffic and environmental impacts tied to possible data-center development.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Commissioner Sean Tonner is pushing for a groundbreaking plan to bring 1,700 acre-feet of renewable water into Douglas County, but questions about the specifics are heating up!

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Commissioners debate whether to invite Crow's Nest developers to present Lost Creek renewable‑water plan
Commissioner Sean Tonner proposed inviting the Crow's Nest developer to present a plan to bring Lost Creek water (about 1,700 acre‑feet) into Douglas County; members asked for technical specifics and legal staff cautioned about timing and the planning/adequacy process.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Commissioner Sean Tonner is pushing for a groundbreaking plan to bring 1,700 acre-feet of renewable water into Douglas County, but questions about the specifics are heating up!

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Commissioners debate whether to invite Crow's Nest developers to present Lost Creek renewable‑water plan
Commissioner Sean Tonner proposed inviting the Crow's Nest developer to present a plan to bring Lost Creek water (about 1,700 acre‑feet) into Douglas County; members asked for technical specifics and legal staff cautioned about timing and the planning/adequacy process.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Silver City has hit pause on new data center permits to ensure community resources aren't drained—what's next for the town?

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Silver City council enacts temporary moratorium on data center permits
The Silver City Town Council approved Resolution 2026-29 to temporarily suspend issuance of permits for data center facilities, citing concerns about water and energy use; the measure passed unanimously to allow further review of joint powers and water-supply implications.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Secretary Wade Crowfoot calls the draft Bay-Delta plan a groundbreaking opportunity for healthier rivers, but tribal leaders and fishing groups warn it could jeopardize vital protections and cultural heritage.

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Secretary Crowfoot urges board to adopt Bay‑Delta update as tribes, fishermen demand stronger protections
Secretary Wade Crowfoot told the State Water Resources Control Board the draft Bay‑Delta plan is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to pair added flows with habitat and science‑based adaptive management. Tribal leaders and fishing groups countered that the voluntary‑agreement pathway lacks enforceable flow and temperature guarantees.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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A groundbreaking binational assessment reveals crucial insights about the Santa Cruz aquifer, paving the way for better water management across the U.S.–Mexico border.

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Researchers release binational assessment of Santa Cruz transboundary aquifer
A University of Arizona–led team and U.S. Geological Survey released a binational assessment compiling geology, water‑level and water‑quality data for the Santa Cruz aquifer and recommended ongoing binational monitoring and development of numerical models to guide planning.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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The UK Budget has set out new expectations for strategic data centres, including annual reporting on water consumption and measures to reduce demand on public water supplies... 👇

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UK Budget sets water-use expectations for strategic data centres - Water Magazine
The UK Budget introduces water-efficiency and annual reporting expectations for strategic data centres under a new Data Centre Covenant.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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The UK Budget has set out new expectations for strategic data centres, including annual reporting on water consumption and measures to reduce demand on public water supplies... 👇

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UK Budget sets water-use expectations for strategic data centres - Water Magazine
The UK Budget introduces water-efficiency and annual reporting expectations for strategic data centres under a new Data Centre Covenant.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Residents and officials are pushing for stricter regulations on a new data center, emphasizing the need for safeguards on water use and noise to protect the community's future.

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Planning commission and residents urge stronger water, noise and decommissioning rules in proposed data-center overlay
At a public hearing Oct. 28, the Planning & Zoning chair and two residents praised many draft protections for a proposed data center overlay but urged tighter limits on water use, stronger noise monitoring and financial guarantees for decommissioning before council action; P&Z will continue work on Nov. 17.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over proposed data-center developments in Oklahoma City, questioning their impact on water supplies, noise levels, and property values.

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Residents press council on water, noise and property values as data‑center PUDs move forward
Neighbors from Oklahoma City and Yukon urged the council to reject or delay two data‑center PUDs, raising questions about cumulative water demand, low‑frequency noise and property values; staff and applicants pointed to binding exhibit requirements and a forthcoming community benefits agreement.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Monterey County's reservoirs are primed for the wet season, with innovative tools on the way to tackle potential flooding in the Salinas Valley!

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Water Resources agency: reservoirs have available capacity; new flood‑inundation mapper and portable stations coming
Monterey County Water Resources Agency said San Antonio and Nacimiento reservoirs have spare capacity entering the wet season, introduced a flood inundation mapper for the Salinas Valley, and described procurement of portable storm monitoring stations for burn‑scar locations.
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October 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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The Land & Water department is revolutionizing conservation with cutting-edge technology and partnerships, including a high-water warning camera and drone mapping for safer, smarter resource management.

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Land & Water director reviews dams, conservation projects and new monitoring technology
The Land & Water Department updated supervisors on watershed planning, a new high-water warning camera system (Ho-Chunk funded), drone mapping for nonmetallic mining inspections, prairie plantings and progress on a grazing planner. NRCS will complete a geotechnical study and 30% design for Jersey Valley Dam by October 2028.
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October 26, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Madison County is set to decide on a pivotal resolution that could reshape local development and protect vital wildlife habitats—will the community's voice be heard?

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Madison County poised to create Sheep Mountain citizen‑initiated zoning district
Draft Resolution 50‑2026 asks the commission to create the Sheep Mountain Citizen Initiated Planning and Zoning District after a petition certified at 65% of affected owners; staff findings cite wildlife migration, water resources, open space and emergency‑service strain as reasons for the district.
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October 26, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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Grant County residents are rallying for a moratorium on a controversial data center, citing serious concerns over water, light pollution, and the health of future generations.

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Residents urge pause on data-center proposals, cite water, light and health worries
Multiple residents, tribal and conservation representatives urged the Grant County commission to approve a one-year moratorium, citing limited groundwater recharge, potential air emissions, light pollution near City of Rocks and risks to public health and cultural resources.
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October 26, 2026 at 12:44 AM