Across the West, water-conscious landscaping is finally having its moment—but the supply chain isn’t ready for it. As native plants rise in popularity for their resilience and water savings, landscape architects are hitting a frustrating wall: the nurseries can’t keep up. From[...]
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The West’s data centers suck (water and power)
Bitcoin miners in Alaska are chasing a new kind of gold rush — powered by methane and fed by megawatts. A proposed data center on the North Slope promises to convert stranded gas into electricity to fuel crypto mining, with ambitions to[...]
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On This Day | Water For Minot
The Engineering report, which was more than 100 pages in length, offered the city of Minot the choice between a $12,019,500 development using Missouri River water from Garrison Reservoir, and a $5,915,000 project using [...]Read More... from On This Day | Water[...]
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BISMARCK, N.D.– Information about North Dakota’s public water systems is available in the newly released 2024 Drinking Water Compliance Report prepared by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. “The purpose of the annual report is to improve consumer awareness of drinking[...]
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Western states step up to save their wetlands
The Supreme Court’s Sackett decision may have redefined what counts as a federally protected wetland—but it didn’t change what wetlands actually do. They still filter drinking water, buffer floods, and store massive amounts of carbon. Now, with federal protections slashed, it’s up[...]
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Without changes, TX could run out of water by 2030
Because of drought and failing infrastructure, the state of Texas will run out of water by 2030, according to the Texas Water Development Board. But two new pieces of legislation are on the books that are designed to address the state’s water[...]
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On This Day | Water Fight Forming Up
The House appropriations committee, influenced by recent down-river opposition, said there was a "growing concern" about the effect of diverting Missouri River water for irrigation. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Water Fight Forming Up
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MHA Nation to break ground on new water facilitye
The MHA Nation is breaking ground on a new water facility to support the expansion of Fort Berthold Rural Water Systems. The current facility, built in 1994, no longer meets the needs of a system that now serves all six segments of[...]
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Calgary Removed Water Fluoridation – And Is Now Reinstating It. Here’s What It Cost Residents.
Calgary thought it was making a smart financial move when it stopped adding fluoride to its drinking water in 2011. Fourteen years later, the Canadian city is spending over $20 million to fix what one councilman now calls a costly mistake. As[...]
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State Water Commission Approves NAWS Milestone
BISMARCK, ND — At its June meeting, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved 26 cost-share requests for a broad range of strategic initiatives designed to enhance water infrastructure, support economic development, and ensure sustainable water access across the state. In[...]
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This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage
In the desert city of St. George, Utah, growth and drought are pushing leaders toward an unlikely solution: sewage. With the Virgin River dwindling and the population booming, local officials are investing over a billion dollars in infrastructure to clean and reuse[...]
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New study shows huge groundwater losses along Colorado River
For years, the focus on water shortages in the Colorado River basin has centered on what’s visible—shrinking lakes and dwindling rivers. But new satellite data reveals the crisis runs deeper. Since 2003, the region has lost groundwater equivalent to the entire volume[...]
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Federal Approvals Secured for NAWS Project
The Northwest Area Water Supply project has cleared two key federal hurdles, receiving long-awaited approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With Section 404 and Section 408 authorizations now secured, the state is set to move forward on a permanent intake[...]
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Six North Dakota Communities Awarded Water Infrastructure Loans
Six new loans from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund have been awarded to cities and water districts aiming to upgrade treatment facilities, expand capacity, and replace aging systems. Here’s the full update from state officials. — Official News Release, ND Public[...]
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Watch: North Dakota Game and Fish Urges Boaters to Prioritize Safety as Summer Season Begins
As boating season kicks off across North Dakota, the Game and Fish Department is reminding residents and visitors to brush up on essential water safety practices. In this seasonal message, Enforcement Operations Supervisor Jackie Lundstrom outlines key boating regulations, including life jacket[...]
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ND Department of Water Resources Receives $769 Million Biennial Appropriation
Bismarck, ND – House Bill (HB) 1020, the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) budget bill, was signed by ND Governor Kelly Armstrong providing the DWR with a 2025-2027 biennial appropriation of $769 million. DWR’s budget is almost entirely supported by North Dakota’s[...]