Water Projects Archives

Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts receiving $23.8 million boost from the EPA

The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program has been quietly working to restore the bay's ecosystem for over two decades.

Pete Hahnloser

EPA making $7.5 billion available for water infrastructure upgrades

These projects are designed to protect water resources, stimulate local economies, and generate over 60,000 well-paying jobs – all at a reduced cost.

Keaton Peters

Water infrastructure needs $1.2 trillion investment over next two decades, studies find

Top priorities identified for investment include replacing outdated wastewater treatment facilities, upgrading drinking water distribution networks, and removing lead service lines.

Pete Hahnloser

$55 million being made available for drought resiliency projects in western US

This funding will be used for projects to enhance water management flexibility and reliability in areas facing prolonged drought conditions.

Miles Smith

Illinois opening notice of funding opportunity for flood mitigation, housing safety improvements

Grants are being awarded for both housing rehabilitation and public infrastructure projects

Strategic Partnerships

South Dakota awards $105 million to support water, wastewater projects

Funds will support building water treatment plants, installing reservoirs, expanding systems and improving infrastructure

Claire Robertson

Indianapolis’ $1.6 billion city budget increases spending on road, water improvements

Transportation capital plan allocates $239.5 million for streets, bridges and greenways projects

Brady Pieper

EPA grants $25.5 million to drinking water, climate change initiatives

The program will enhance local water quality, improve utility infrastructure and upgrade people’s quality of life

Brady Pieper

Virginia county adopts $5.2 billion infrastructure plan

Plan focuses on infrastructure, environmental resilience, parks, transportation, stormwater management and utility initiatives

Brady Pieper

EPA awards $42 million loan for Utah’s water infrastructure

Funds will be used to replace two aging, leaking water lines and to rebuild drinking water systems

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