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$4 Billion in Drought Relief Funding in Inflation Reduction Act

Submitted on August 19, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden this week, includes $4 billion for drought relief in the western U.S., including the Colorado River Basin (CRB) where the 23rd consecutive year of drought, fueled by climate change, has...

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McHenry County’s Regional Drought Might be Over, but Groundwater Concerns Linger

Submitted on August 2, 2022

By Aaron Dorman This article originally appeared in the Shaw Local News Network's Northwest Herald. The end of an almost two-year drought  in McHenry County hasn’t dampened concerns about municipalities’ drawing down of groundwater. While planners at the county and local level are...

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Water Efficiency Watch – July 2022

Submitted on July 19, 2022

In this issue… Thank you Water Efficiency Professionals Legislative Update AWE Updates News from Members and Partners Member Spotlights News Briefs Thank You Water Efficiency Professionals Much of North America and the world are grappling with a warmer, drier climate...

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AWE/CalWEP Report: Advancing Water Resource Management Through Team Collaboration

Submitted on July 15, 2022

Collaboration between the conservation and operation departments in water utilities is key to improving water conservation, mitigating water loss, and developing programs that will benefit the whole service area of a water utility. A strong relationship between the two departments...

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Thank You, Water Efficiency Professionals: The Unsung Heroes in the Race to Keep Water Sustainable, Affordable

Submitted on July 11, 2022

Submitted by Ron Burke, President and CEO Much of North America and the world are grappling with a warmer, drier climate that results in less water being available to meet basic human needs, support businesses, sustain ecosystems, and grow food. The...

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