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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.
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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.
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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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The National Ground Water Association and 18 state groundwater associations have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to consider utilizing water wells in any future infrastructure legislation.

Congress urged to utilize water wells in infrastructure bills

NGWA is urging Congress to expand grant eligibility to fund the rehabilitation, deepening or replacement of water wells.
WaterGovernment/Policy
With a drought emergency declared in 41 California counties, the University of California has created and vetted drought resources to support growers during this challenging year.

Drought management resources for growers

Find drought tip fact sheets and other resources for almond, prune, walnut and olive production. 
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California Governor Newsom expanded the emergency drought declaration in the state of California

Drought expanded in California

About 98% of California is currently experiencing drought conditions, with nearly 75% in extreme drought.
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Klamath Water Users Association reacts to Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project announcement

Reclamation announcement heightens West Coast irrigation concerns

Klamath water users concerned about irrigation amid a severe drought.
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