Articles by J.J. Smith

The grants are to be used by communities to engage consultants who can assess the most pressing water challenges.

A member of the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) told The Driller regulations seek environmental justice.

A panel of scientists who advise the president on science and technology has agreed to forward to the White House a report on the state of groundwater resources that emphasizes the need for increased federal support for groundwater research.

A federal panel that advises the president and Congress has written a letter to President Joe Biden calling for safe, portable water to border communities.

This funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion investment in water infrastructure through the Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

SCOTUS will hear arguments in the case City and County of San Francisco v. EPA to determine if the Clean Water Act (CWA) allows EPA (or an authorized state) to impose generic limitations on NPDES permit holders for specific pollutants.

A Senate subcommittee held a hearing on bills directly related to drinking and tribal water issues.

Subcommittee Chair Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) asked witnesses to provide details of the damage to their businesses by not having enough water for their crops.

EPA to provide invitations to submit full applications based on prospective borrower letters.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the grants on Sept. 4, 2024, with Christopher Frey, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.