Brett Walton is a news correspondent who covers a wide range of water-related issues for Circle of Blue and Michigan Radio. His work has also been featured in publications such as The Center For Michigan, Bridge Michigan, and BridgeDetroit. Brett's reporting focuses on the intersection of water, policy, and environmental issues, providing in-depth analysis and coverage of important water-related topics.
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Brett’s coverage predominantly centers on governmental announcements and legal policy regulation, with a focus on the water conservation, environmental protection, infrastructure repairs, EPA regulations, and drought. He would likely be most responsive to pitches offering insights from experts in government policies related to water management and environmental regulations.
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While Brett's geographic focus is not specified but considering his extensive coverage of federal initiatives it can be inferred that he focuses mainly on U.S. federal policies regarding water management and conservation efforts.
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By: Brett Walton
The Rundown GAO maps hazardous waste facilities at risk from climate change. EPA watchdog identifies U.S. water utilities with cybersecurity vulnerabilities. NOAA publishes final assessment on a record-early Lake Erie harmful algal bloom. Defense Department research program seeks proposals for PFAS remediation in groundwater. NRCS finalizes a plan to decommission and breach nine aging dams […]
Substantial impediments to using state’s large reserves of slightly salty groundwater.
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown White House requests $98 billion to respond to disasters stretching back more than two years. Bureau of Reclamation unveils five proposals to evaluate for Colorado River water supply. EPA study finds a common water utility communication method does not prompt customers to take a requested action. Senate releases its version of the farm […]
By: Brett Walton
Climate shocks can lead to violent disruptions.
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Congress still has a budget, disaster relief, Arizona tribal water rights settlements, and flood insurance reauthorization to complete in the coming weeks. EPA publishes more data from utilities that are testing drinking water for unregulated contaminants such as certain forever chemicals. House and Senate agree on legislation to authorize Army Corps water projects. […]
By: Keith Schneider, Brett Walton, Zara Gounden
The Year in Water, 2024 – Risky Business
Landmark law encounters new problems, enduring challenges.
The Rundown Federal agencies publish reports on coastal groundwater hazards. White House science advisers submit their report on national groundwater security. EPA bans two hazardous chemicals that are often part of Superfund cleanups and designates a new Superfund site in the Upper Columbia River. The next Congress could use the Congressional Review Act to nullify […]
The American public, newly conditioned to the health dangers of a polluted environment, was worried.
By: Brett Walton
Fifty years after the Safe Drinking Water Act became law, millions still lack reliable access to clean water, particularly in marginalized communities and small towns.
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