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Dow anticipates that construction could begin within five years, with permitting and preparatory work already underway.

A water crisis is tightening its grip on the Colorado River Basin, raising serious concerns for millions of residents, farmers, and ecosystems across the American West.

For everyday citizens, the EPA’s Brownfields work represents more than cleanup—it’s about reclaiming community spaces, creating safer neighborhoods, and opening doors to new job opportunities.

The EPA says the modification to the construction general permit (CGP) expands the list of areas covered by CGP rules to include construction projects in all “lands of exclusive federal jurisdiction,” which are defined as lands in the U.S. where the federal government retains exclusive jurisdiction in relevant respects.

The funding, part of EPA’s Brownfields Program, is set to assist more than 300 communities in cleaning up former industrial and commercial sites.

It’s not a rollback—it’s a recalibration that aims to make public health goals realistic and fair for all.

This collaboration comes at a pivotal time for the drilling industry, as technology, sustainability, and workforce development reshape the profession. 

The city boosted its permanent water system staffing, now employing 13 state-certified operators, and updated operational procedures.

H.R. 2940 would provide investors in qualifying water reuse projects with a tax credit of 30 percent of the qualified investment for any taxable year.

The situation is exacerbated by the fact that there is currently no National Park Service Director—or even a nominee—serving in the administration.