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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By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Federal judge rules that the EPA needs to reassess fluoride in drinking water. After another cyberattack against a small water system, federal cybersecurity agency warns utilities to be vigilant. White House approves major disaster declarations for Florida and North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. CDC and local partners use wastewater testing to track the […]
Climate change produces massive rains that are overwhelming the capacity to adapt.
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Federal working group publishes report on water sector workforce challenges. CBO assesses benefits of federal flood adaptation spending. EPA expands PFAS reporting requirements and finalizes new guidelines for certain PFAS to protect aquatic life. Helene damages NOAA climate office in Asheville. Colorado River tribes want federal payments for not using water to which […]
By: Brett Walton
In the wake of recent massive storms, it's time to heed the warning of experts that we must drastically scale up our adaptation measures.
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Biden administration revises federal rules for lead in drinking water, setting a national deadline. Meanwhile, an EPA deadline for water utilities to submit lead pipe inventories arrives this week. CDC and local officials in San Diego investigate health impacts from cross-border sewage in Tijuana River. EPA plans to survey large wastewater plants nationally […]
By: Brett Walton
A water storage tank in Mecca, an incorporated community north of California’s Salton Sea. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown NOAA releases winter outlook for U.S. weather, sees probable La Niña effects. GSA targets federal contractors for a voluntary climate risk survey. Army Corps holds a ceremony to inaugurate a flood-protection project to raise homes in southwest Louisiana. USGS researchers publish studies on produced water, pesticides in Alabama groundwater, and hurricane impacts on […]
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown EPA watchdog criticizes agency’s survey to allocate lead service line removal funds. CDC seeks approval to gather data to track outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis, a waterborne disease. Federal and state agencies begin an environmental assessment of a key electricity transmission project that would link the country’s eastern and western grids. Federal ag research agency […]
By: Brett Walton
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. This independent journalism is supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Find all the work HERE.
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown White House science advisers approve a report to the president on national groundwater security. White House also hosts a meeting of business and government leaders on water security and climate resilience. EPA publishes annual reviews of the state revolving funds for water infrastructure. NOAA begins accepting applications for grants to remove in-stream barriers […]
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