Abandoned, expensive, and toxic: Orphaned wells need plugging
Stranded oil and gas wells — left by companies that go belly up or simply forget about them — number
Wetlands and the “waters of the United States”
Last Friday was World Wetlands Day, meant to underscore the global importance of wetland ecosystems. Coastal and inland wetlands are
The ecological weight of wetlands
Wetlands provide vital ecosystem services and are home to diverse flora and fauna. Also known as bayous, bogs, or swamps,
Splashy water policy moments from 2023
Happy holidays from the Water Program Portal! For this year’s final digest, we will be laying out the top five
Presenting: The Outcomes Dashboard
The Water Program Portal’s Opportunities Dashboard tracks federal investments in our water systems, ranging from programs focused on infrastructure to
The Navajo Nation’s unquenched thirst
Water rights in the West today are based on historical usage of water sources, known as the prior appropriation doctrine.