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Treaties have clear implications for the management of surface waters, but the application to groundwater is less clear. Recent rulemaking by the EPA may make it possible to address water … Read more

Water touches many realms and people, yet groundwater policy decisions are commonly made by people with academic credentials who work in recognized bureaucratic organizations. It takes all perspectives to shape … Read more

The following are general recommendations for local leaders participating in groundwater governance. These came from local workshops that spanned jurisdictions and groundwater management areas. Hyperlocal coordination  Regional groundwater planning conversations … Read more

The Great Lakes region is perceived as being water-rich, and states promote this asset to attract water-intensive industries. While it is true that the region hosts usable groundwater, the supply … Read more

Every person and industry uses water. Yet water – a shared, common-pool resource – is often an afterthought in site selection and planning. Industries are important stakeholders in the groundwater-governance … Read more

At the municipal level, governments may have specific regulations regarding groundwater extraction, particularly for municipal water supply purposes. These can include building and construction codes outlining requirements for well construction … Read more

The U.S. federal government is one of limited power when it comes to groundwater quantity. While it retains authority to regulate pollution and discharges to groundwater, individual states are responsible … Read more

The Cities of Chaska and Plymouth are leaning into developing the next era of the water workforce and are exploring what it means to run successful apprenticeship programs – with … Read more