New York advances $3.3B sewage tunnel under Newton Creek
New York City’s DEP advances a sewer overflow tunnel to curb pollution and support long-term Superfund cleanup efforts.
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DOI announces over $100M investment in wetland conservation projects
DOI will invest $102.9 million to restore more than 548,000 acres of wetlands, leveraging over $201 million in matching contributions.
Florida announces $389M for water quality and infrastructure projects
The WQI program prioritizes projects that address nutrient pollution and water bodies that don’t meet water quality standards.
Missouri voters to decide on $50 million bond for new water treatment plant
The current plant, built in 1958, treats surface water from Mozingo Lake but struggles with challenges caused by algal blooms, which produce taste and odor issues.
Water district approves $142 million in funding for water conveyance project in Northern California
The Delta Conveyance Project will will enhance the reliability of the water supply that millions of Californians depend on.
New York awards $225 million in grants for water quality projects statewide
These projects will work to reduce flood risks, support restoration efforts, strengthen flood and climate resilience and safeguard drinking water sources.
USDA updates watershed program rule to help Alaska tribal entities access funding
Approximately 30 tribes and tribal organizations now have a path forward to undertake critical watershed projects.
$82 million in funding available for tribal clean water projects
The funding will go to projects designed to deliver safe drinking water to tribal communities in the western U.S.
$1 billion investment will upgrade Buffalo sewer system
The Buffalo Sewer Authority has announced a $1 billion initiative to upgrade the city’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The 15-year program, known as Queen City Clean Waters, will modernize more than 50 sites across Buffalo, including a $250 million upgrade to the
EPA announces notice of funding opportunity for small, rural community water quality improvements
The grant funding is available for technical assistance and training to support drinking water and wastewater systems in small and rural communities around the country.
