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NASA announced that it will hold a virtual media briefing at 1:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 21, to share OpenET, a new web-based platform designed to help those who rely on water resources across the drought-stricken western U.S.

NASA provides briefing on new water data platform

New web-based platform will help those who rely on water resources across the drought-stricken western United States.
TechnologyIrrigation
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District in New Mexico, a regional irrigation district, has received a $2.9 million federal grant to help small, struggling growers and improve infrastructure.

Irrigation district receives $2.9 million for growers, infrastructure

70% of the funds will assist small growers in irrigation upgrades, such as installing bigger pipes and headgates for a greater, freer flow of water.
IrrigationWater
The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute is introducing its “Water for Food Global Forum,” a virtual series of events over a one-month period that will convene leading international experts, growers and organizations to focus on achieving global water and food security

Global water & food security forum in October

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute’s “Water for Food Global Forum” offers virtual free, virtual sessions throughout October.
Water
The National Farmers Union Vice President Patty Edelburg provided remarks during a public stakeholder meeting hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the agencies’ intention to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

NFU wants farmer input on WOTUS rewrite

VP voiced concerns about broadening the definition of what waters are considered jurisdictional under the CWA.
Government/PolicyWater
The National Ground Water Association congratulates the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Groundwater Project Awards, Sectional Awards and NGWA Fellow designation, which will be presented this December during Groundwater Week in Nashville, Tennessee

NGWA announces award winners

These industry champions and groundwater advocates will be recognized in December during Groundwater Week in Nashville.
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The Grundfos Foundation is partnering with Academy Award-winning film director, Orlando von Einsiedel to present “Into Dust.”

Grundfos Foundation sponsors film about water crisis

“Into Dust” is based on a true story that brings attention to the value of water by celebrating those who work to secure the necessary...
Water
The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced a first-ever water shortage declaration for Lake Mead and the lower Colorado River Basin.

Water shortage declared on Colorado River

Historic drought is impacting entire Colorado River Basin.
WaterWeather
The National Integrated Drought Information System joined with federal, state, tribal and local partners on July 20 to host a drought webinar specifically for western communities.

Western drought webinar

Get an update on the current drought situation and perspectives from those who are responding to worsening drought conditions.
WeatherWater
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $9 million in grant funding applications to go toward roughly 24 projects aimed at addressing stormwater runoff carrying pollution from the land into water bodies.

$9 million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding

Projects are aimed at addressing stormwater runoff carrying pollution from the land into water bodies.
WaterGovernment/Policy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army (the agencies) announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)

EPA to create new WOTUS rule

Agencies plan to initiate new rulemaking process to restore pre-2015 WOTUS protections.
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