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EPA Flexes Its Muscle — But Will It Stick?

Construction projects disturbing an acre or more need a stormwater construction permit under the Clean Water Act
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 25, 2025
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It’s a win that the EPA is holding developers accountable—and raising awareness about stormwater’s threat to coastal ecosystems. 


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Tudor Gold Heads Underground

Tudor holds 60% of Treaty Creek—bordering Seabridge Gold’s KSM project and Newmont’s Brucejack mine.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 25, 2025
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Tudor’s case is undeniably compelling: a ramp for uninterrupted exploration, meaningful resources, and expanding control of the project.


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Federal Departments, Agencies, Military Rescinding, Revising Implementation of NEPA

NEPA called a ‘double edged sword’ that provides protections for source water, but delays major construction projects
J.J. Smith
August 25, 2025
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Water industry insiders told The Driller NEPA is a “double edged sword for the water sector” 


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EPA Announces $12 Million to Protect Underground Sources of Drinking Water

This funding is part of the agency’s broader “Powering the Great American Comeback” initiative
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 22, 2025
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The $12 million in grants offers important support for state and tribal programs—especially as carbon capture initiatives and industrial expansion ramp up.


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EPA’s Floating Lab Sets Sail for Another Great Lakes Summer Mission

The vessel will spend a month cruising all five lakes
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 21, 2025
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The EPA has been running these sampling surveys since 1983, building what’s now the longest-running and most comprehensive data set on Great Lakes health. 


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Bryan County Acts to Protect Wells Amid Hyundai Megasite Expansion

Three local well drilling companies have been contracted to stand by and provide immediate support to affected homeowners.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 21, 2025
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These companies will be on-call to address a variety of potential issues for homeowners within a five-mile radius of the new Hyundai wells. 


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Butte Officials Lift "Do Not Consume" Order

Replace It with Health Advisory for Vulnerable Residents
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 21, 2025
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For now, most Butte residents can safely use their tap water again—but the situation remains under close watch as environmental authorities continue to test and assess water quality.


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Mass Layoffs Rock West Virginia Coal Industry

Hundreds Out of Work Amid Industry Uncertainty
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 21, 2025
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Don’t hesitate to ask for help — from local job centers, retraining programs, or fellow miners who’ve transitioned.


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Joule Taps Caterpillar and Wheeler for 4-Gigawatt AI-Ready Data Center

A landmark move that could redefine data center infrastructure in the U.S
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 20, 2025
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Joule’s Utah campus stands poised to set a new standard for how data centers are powered, cooled, and scaled in the AI era.


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EPA Awards $409.4M to North Carolina to Help Water Utilities Withstand Natural Disasters

Federal grant is being used to fund loans for local governments and water utilities.
J.J. Smith
August 19, 2025
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“These investments will make drinking water systems more resilient to future storms, helping to ensure that communities have uninterrupted access to healthy water,” said NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson.


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