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 DOE report estimates biomass potential for energy production – and assumes careful stewardship of water to achieve it. Federal officials engage state governors on water utility cybersecurity. NOAA forecasters warn of water scarcity once again this fall in the lower Mississippi River. EPA watchdog finds cost overruns and delays for Gowanus Canal Superfund […]
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown EPA intends to gather data on PFAS coming into and out of municipal sewage plants. House passes infrastructure permitting bill opposed by the White House. Western U.S. hydropower generation dropped to a 22-year low last year. Defense Department finalizes a rule restricting PFAS in firefighting foam. EPA enlists states in effort to protect […]
The Rundown Reclamation provides funds for tribal drinking water projects and solar panels at irrigation canals. EPA financial advisers will meet this week to discuss water affordability and federal infrastructure investment. States and tribes request extensions for spending household water bill assistance funds. Western mountain snowpack is a tale of two regions at the end […]
The Rundown EPA sets first national drinking water standards for PFAS. Justice Department finds Canadian energy company is “liable for trespass” in continuing to operate an oil pipeline on a northern Wisconsin tribe’s land. Department of Energy water research hub receives more funding to investigate water treatment technology. Justice Department also settles a Clean Water […]
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown EPA designation for PFOA and PFOS is meant to facilitate hazardous site cleanup. Water bills in Congress focus on shielding water utilities from PFAS cleanup costs, rural household water filters, and low-income water bill assistance. Biden administration releases a global health security strategy. CDC hosts its flagship disease detection conference this week with […]
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Biden administration restricts power plant pollution and aims to restore millions of acres of wetlands. Federal health and weather agencies develop a tool to forecast heat risk to human health. Bureau of Reclamation finds insufficient river sediment to do a high-flow water release this spring from Glen Canyon Dam. Two federal agencies sign […]
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Protecting water systems and other critical infrastructure is the heart of a Biden administration cybersecurity plan. EPA memo details requirements for states and tribes when using federal funds to replace lead drinking water pipes. EPA moves to protect tribal fishing rights when states set water quality standards for rivers and lakes. FDA finalizes […]
By: Brett Walton
The Rundown Army Corps plans to evaluate a novel dredging project in a Kansas reservoir. Bureau of Reclamation finalizes a two-year water management plan for main Colorado River reservoirs. Texas senators introduce Rio Grande legislation. Reclamation awards $148 million for drought resiliency projects in the western states. Ohio county and city sue EPA over Lake […]
Joel Charles watched with surprise at his home in western Wisconsin early last summer as dark clouds – choking clouds – descended from the north and east.
People are unprepared for smoke from forest fires worsened by intense drought and heat.
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