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That Sinking Feeling in California, and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water

The U.S. Fumbles the Ball, That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Pipelines, Purges, and Protests. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

In December 2016 the EPA concluded that hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, does pose a risk to drinking water. That’s a stark reversal from a conclusion reached during the Bush administration, which gave the oil and gas industry exemptions to the Safe Drinking Water Act. Science has been whipsawed by politics, and now with the new Trump administration, there may be another sharp swing to the right—threatening many protections to air and water. Is there any line of defense left between us and environmental catastrophe?

There’s Water Under the Water. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.

Massive Federal Payout for Water Contamination. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Living in the Stone Age in 2017. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Waters that fill the South Platte River in Colorado, start high in the Rockies and bring fresh flows that nourish cities and farms on the eastern plains. As creeks and streams pick up volume they're also picking up contaminants along the way. A recent study found a range of pharmaceuticals, from heart medication to birth control chemicals, high up in the watershed. Does that mean humans shouldn't hike in the high country because they might inadvertently affect the water? Absolutely not. There are easy ways to enjoy the outdoors, yet leave no trace behind.

Was a Deal Struck on the Colorado River? That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Water Bill Helps Flint, But at What Cost? That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

BREAKING NEWS: Army Corps Denies Permit for Current Dakota Access Pipeline Route.

A Whistle Blower and a Magic Pipe. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Water Officials Taken Hostage in a Drought-Stricken Country. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Getting the Lead Out Is Still a Problem. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Will the Next EPA Fall in Love with Global Warming? That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

The Military Admits to Dumping Toxic Chemicals. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

E. coli is a type of bacterium that lives in our intestines and in all warm-blooded animals. Most varieties are harmless, but some can lead to serious illness. High levels of E. coli, coming from leaking infrastructure, pet waste, or runoff from streets, are common in the South Platte River. In warm summer months—when the water is the most inviting—it creates a conundrum for public health officials and city planners: How do you engage people to care about a river they can't touch? For the city of Denver, one solution is hiding in plain sight.

This Week in Water for October 23, 2016 by H2ORadio

A Cool Way to Stop Warming the Planet Is Now Law. That and other stories on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

The South Platte River starts high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and flows through the heart of Denver on its way to the Great Plains. The waterway went from being a polluted, noxious cesspool, to some of the most sought-after real estate in the city. For decades, the river was so ignored that many didn’t know—or even care—that the South Platte ran right through downtown. All it took was a flood of biblical proportion to get their attention.