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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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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
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May 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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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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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.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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New publication: Impacts of climate-induced drought on lake and reservoir #biodiversity and ecosystem services: A review. #climatechange #sustainablewateruse #drinkingwater #hydropower #adaptivemanagement #extremeevents
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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...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🌍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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"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
January 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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A judge has proposed appointing a scientific expert to navigate the complexities of groundwater safety, a pivotal move that could reshape water management in Kern County.

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Judge seeks scientific special master after Phase 2 groundwater trial, authority says
General counsel said the Phase 2 trial on the basin's safe yield prompted the judge to propose appointing a scientific special master; parties are compiling candidate lists and the State Water Resources Control Board will provide nominees if needed, a process Labille said could take months.
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July 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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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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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.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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New publication: Advancing #waterquality model intercomparisons under global change: perspectives from the new ISIMIP water quality sector. #sustainablewateruse #climatechange
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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)."
October 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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New NIOO publication: Connecting lakes: Modeling flows and interactions of #organisms and matter throughout the #waterscape. #watermanagement #waterquality #freshwaterlake #foodweb #eutrophication #sustainablewateruse
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2023.105765
December 3, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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New NIOO publication: New paths for #modelling #freshwater nature futures, by @AKWALisette and others. #sustainablewateruse #freshwaterecosystems #naturefuturesframework #ipbes
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-023-01341-0
New paths for modelling freshwater nature futures - Susta...
Freshwater ecosystems are exceptionally rich in biodivers...
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December 3, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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New NIOO publication: Capturing elements of the #NatureFuturesFramework through in situ place descriptions: an empirical study in #urbanblue locations, by @SvenAKWA and others. #urbannature #sustainablewateruse
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December 3, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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New NIOO publication: Using lake #sediments to assess the long-term impacts of #anthropogenicactivity in tropical river #delta. #tropics #sustainablewateruse #palaeolimnology https://doi.org/10.1177/20530196231204334
December 3, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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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
December 2, 2024 at 10:36 PM
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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
December 2, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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New publication: Optimizing #nitrogen management for #pollution control in #LakeBaiyangdian following water replenishment. #waterreplenishment #sustainablewateruse
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123374
December 2, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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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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Idaho updates water delivery regulations for new subdivisions
Law mandates integration of municipal water systems in proposed subdivisions across Idaho.
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February 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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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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Rosemount City Council clarifies irrigation fines to enhance water conservation efforts
Council adopts clearer water violation fines to promote effective irrigation during summer months
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July 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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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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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�
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October 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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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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City Council Reviews Water Supply Update and Wildfire Hardening Plan
City council discusses water supply, wildfire hardening, and mental health tax agenda items.
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August 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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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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Council discusses water reuse strategies amid Texas water shortages
Council explores reclaimed water usage and rainwater impoundment for irrigation purposes.
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February 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Union Govt's River Interlinking Initiative Needs Reconsideration: Sandhwan yespunjab.com?p=78964

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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.
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January 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Punjab Govt to Renovate Canals, Miners and Water Courses to Improve Irrigation System: Goyal yespunjab.com?p=66990

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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.
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November 29, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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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 approves funding for regional water authorities under HB 11
Legislature allocates funds for regional water projects starting July 2025 under HB 11
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April 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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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 passes HB 681 to enhance instream flow and aquifer projects
Montana's HB 681 authorizes changes to instream flows and aquifer recharge initiatives.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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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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Montana legislature advances HB 681 redefining water usage and management terms
Montana's HB 681 clarifies definitions related to water rights and usage.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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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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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.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM