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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.

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

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 EPA and a local developer have struck a $31 million deal to clean up Nashua’s long-contaminated Mohawk Tannery site, paving the way for new housing and cutting taxpayer costs by $10 million.

EPA Region 2 Administrator Michael Martucci spent the day in New Jersey meeting with business leaders, water utility officials, and environmental law professionals to promote a more collaborative and efficient approach to environmental protection.

It’s only the first step toward erasing Biden’s key climate policy, but the politics are difficult amid the push for Trump’s tax cuts. The potential climate consequences are profound.

In a significant shift, the Environmental Protection Agency announced this morning a partial rollback of federal regulations aimed at limiting toxic "forever chemicals" in U.S. drinking water

With 99% of Hawai‘i’s drinking water sourced from groundwater, the stakes remain high. 

The Army Corps of Engineers is giving local governments, tribes, and nonprofits a chance to propose water-related projects—like improving flood control, water supply, or environmental infrastructure—for possible inclusion in its 2026 report to Congress. While this doesn’t mean projects will be built right away, it’s the first step in getting federal attention and funding.