Water & Oceans

Plastic Recycling Plant Could Send Toxic PFAS Into Susquehanna River

"Warnings that a large-scale plastics recycling plant planned along a floodplain in Central Pennsylvania could flush toxic PFAS into the Susquehanna River, a major source of drinking water for millions, are stirring a budding opposition movement."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/13/2023

Rich People’s Swimming Pools Are Fueling Water Crises In Cities; Study

"Rich elites are fueling water crises by using huge amounts of limited water resources on things like their private swimming pools, irrigating their gardens and washing their cars, a new study says, adding that their use of water could affect urban areas “at least as much as climate change or population growth.”

Source: Washington Post, 04/12/2023

"Interior Offers Extremes On Colorado River Cuts To Spur Compromise"

"The Interior Department on Tuesday shared its proposal for expected cuts to Colorado River water allocations but acknowledged that the most extreme options — including a plan that would slash water deliveries to Arizona and Nevada — are unlikely to be included in a final decision this summer."

Source: E&E News, 04/12/2023

"Officials Vote To Cancel California Salmon Fishing Season"

"West Coast fishery managers have officially recommended the cancellation of California salmon fishing season this year. Thursday, the Pacific Fishery Management Council announced its decision to close commercial and recreational salmon fishing in California and most of Oregon until next spring to conserve the dwindling Chinook salmon population."

Source: SFGate, 04/11/2023

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