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Posted By: Becky Cutshaw FRWA News, National, State,

EPA Releases Meeting Minutes and Final Report from Science Advisory Committee on Phthalates

Proposed settlement with Simplot Transportation for Clean Water Act violations in Idaho

Fresh Insights Into the Stubborn Problem of Lead Water Pipes - Undark Magazine

Coastal flood advisory remains in effect for Northeast Florida | News4Jax 

New tropical threat could reach Caribbean this week; potential system off Mexico | Sun Sentinel 

Hollywood ramps up flood-fighting projects | Local 10 

King Tides return to South Florida, minor coastal flooding possible this week | WPEC

King tides bring flooding to parts of Fort Lauderdale | Local 10

King tide season arrives, raising flooding concerns along the coast | WPEC

 Buffalo Sewer Authority completes first phase of $100M project to eliminate sewage smell | WKBW

Panama City approves nearly $4 million for park improvements and reforestation - MSN

EPA released a climate rollback hours before the shutdown - POLITICO Pro

EPA's job is to protect America's air, water and land. Here's how a shutdown affects that effort

EPA staffers describe 'confusion and uncertainty' in shutdown | GBH - WGBH

Residents report new sewage spill, latest one in Tallahassee

Avon Park hires King as new public works director | Highlands News-Sun

Brookville awarded $3.5M for wastewater treatment plant - Yahoo

Disturbance to bring heavy rain, flooding to Florida's East Coast

National Hurricane Center Bumps Odds For 1 Of 2 Areas | Weather.com

Hurricane center: Wet Florida weekend from 1 system while odds up for Atlantic tropical wave

Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat | Bradenton Times

ECUA Water, Sewer And Sanitation 2025 Rate Increases Now In Effect | North Escambia

Florida's water problem: the weather, Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned to cause coastal flooding | WUFT

St. Pete Beach to spend millions addressing saltwater intrusion | Tampa Bay Times

Amid Florida’s property tax debate, cities and counties hike fees to cover rising costs | Orlando Sentinel

Excavators recover $1 million in coins from Spanish shipwreck off Florida coast | Dothan Eagle

Boil Water Notice announced for Lawtey | WCJB

People living along waterways expect some rising water, rough surf over the weekend | News4Jax

Local loons don’t mind artificial nests, says DNR | Park Rapids Enterprise

Volusia and Flagler residents prepare for potential flooding | WESH

 McCoys Creek reconnected to the St. Johns River as part of flood reduction project | Jacksonville Daily Record

Administrator | Alachua County Today

Tampa Records Driest September Since 1890, Raising Drought and Wildfire Concerns | Saluda Standard Sentinel

USACE to hold an Integrated Delivery Schedule 101 and stakeholder listening sessions | Okeechobee News

 Atlantic Beach neighbors finally catch a breath of fresh air after years of odor complaints | Action News Jax

 Environmental groups urge full funding for NOAA as hurricane season threatens, government shutdown looms | Florida Politics

 Dredging Salt Run in St. Augustine will begin in October | Action News Jax

 Florida Conservation Group locks in 8,500 acres to shield water, wildlife and working lands | Florida Politics

JEA issues precautionary boil water advisory for 25 businesses after main break near Atlantic Boulevard | News4Jax

USACE to host RECOVER virtual informational meeting | Okeechobee News

Boil water notice to go in effect for Cottondale beginning Tuesday | WJHG

‘The Seaquarium stays’: Developer talks ‘2.0′ plans for iconic, but troubled marine park | Local 10

Imelda and Humberto deliver double threat — dangerous surf and coastal flooding for US, back-to-back hurricanes for Bermuda | WPSD

Fort Lauderdale: $1.6 billion stormwater management project is ‘moving ahead’ | Local 10

Is the Science Center issue a canary-in-the-coal-mine for Ken Welch? | Florida Politics

Red Tide Status Updare: 9/26/25 | Bradenton Times

Boil Water Notice issued for part of Panama City | WJHG

City of Mascotte has lifted its precautionary boil water notice | WFTV

Boil Water Notice Lifted For Portion Of Schaag Road In Molino | North Escambia

Harmful blue-green algae detected in the St. Johns River near Mandarin | Action News Jax

Waves roll in from Atlantic as Humberto, other disturbance, gets closer to Florida, Georgia | News4Jax 

Health alert issued in Duval County after blue-green algae toxins detected in St. Johns River | News4Jax

Federal workforce girds for mass firings amid shutdown threat - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump admin cuts EPA ties to Environmental Law Institute - E&E News by POLITICO

Sewer district operations flowing smoothly | Upper Keys - keysnews.com

High tropical development odds to the east of Florida

Rate increases approved within city | Gulf Breeze News

Longboat Key finalizes $24.1 million budget | Your Observer

St. Pete City Council is all in for Science Center, even if Ken Welch isn’t | Florida Politics

 Sanibel stormwater repair map aims to assist residents | Florida Weekly

North Carolina: $86M Awarded for Hurricane Helene Water Infrastructure Resilience

Arizona: EPA Grants State Authority to Regulate Injection Wells Under SDWA

EPA Advances PFAS Cleanup Rules

Rural Water Success Story: Woodway Water Authority

A Board Member's Role in Advocacy

VIDEO: Message from Levan Town

Jessica Kramer Confirmed to Lead EPA’s Office of Water

FDEP and Live Wildly Foundation Celebrate 25 Years of Florida Forever During National ...

Does EPA want public comment or not? - POLITICO Pro

Trump's bid to scrap EPA climate finding may hit CA car emissions, experts warn

Paths Forward If Trump Nixes EPA Greenhouse Gas Protections

9.16 CDBG-DR Grant Funds | Intent To Consider | midfloridanewspapers.com

From Hurricane Hell Week to twin tropical trouble? Tricky forecast for Humberto, 94L

Molino Utilities Reports Water Outage On Schaag Road | North Escambia

‘Sawtooth’ Pinellas beach renourishment could leave some homes at risk | Tampa Bay Times

Inflow and outflow canals for EAA reservoir complete | Okeechobee News

Is Governor Ron DeSantis working with developers to help exploit a hurricane relief law? One journalist says yes | WMNF

Communities rebuilding, recovering a year after Hurricane Helene struck | Rocky Mount Telegram

Uncertainty looms over EPA's research revamp - E&E News by POLITICO

EPA Administrator Zeldin Visits Delaware, Washington, Arizona and Idaho, Advancing ...

Insurance companies in hot water for shocking acts in wake of natural disaster - The Cool Down

US officials strike deal on massive stretch of land that was targeted for resort project

Seasonal Trends in Uranium Distributions of Two Florida Rivers: Influence of Geology and Hydrology

Steve Adelstein: Florida needs a smarter way to protect clean water — Eco World Water has...

St. Petersburg installs flood panels at NE sewer plant - Bay News 9

$100M wastewater infrastructure project in Bradenton - YouTube

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Gabrielle remains Category 4 storm - FOX 35 Orlando

JEA faces up to $60 million in costs to serve customers of abandoned utility co-op | Jacksonville Daily Record

Canal sediment may be reused for Sarasota Bay pipeline | Your Observer

Steve Adelstein: Florida needs a smarter way to protect clean water — Eco World Water has the answer | Florida Politics

Highlighting South Florida’s coastal estuaries and ecosystems | Okeechobee News

EPA Releases Proposal to Increase Efficiency, Better Protect Health and the Environment in ...

EPA reorganization sparks fears of 'political interference' - E&E News by POLITICO

Mosaic Co. aims to inject fertilizer production wastewater 8,000 feet underground - Yahoo

COVID vaccine's availability remains murky in the Sunshine State - The Palm Beach Post

Gabrielle rapidly intensifies into major hurricane in tropical Atlantic Ocean - WPBF

Citizen scientists hit the beach | Florida Weekly 

'Dirtiest' lake article misleading | Okeechobee News 

FSU Panama City receives $194,212 donation for 3 programs | WJHG

Sensor Data Helps Lobster Fishers Adjust To Seasonally Recurring Low-Oxygen Zones | The Enterprise 

Stop Congress From Limiting EPA Rules On Pesticides - Honolulu Civil Beat

EPA terminates $156M solar power program for low-income Tennesseans

Opinion | An end to reporting emissions, if EPA has its way - The Boston Globe

Research shows threat to Florida's drinking water | The Invading Sea

Producing Safe Water for Polk County

DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Cherokee (NW. Shore)

EPA scientists were reportedly ordered to halt publication of research papers - Engadget

EPA moves forward with rollbacks on drinking water protections. EANY's Rob Hayes says ...

EPA chief Zeldin unleashes Trump's bold plan to dominate AI - YouTube

Environment New Jersey Applauds Signing of Lead Service Line Transparency Bill by ...

Gabrielle Strengthens, Expected To Be A Hurricane By Sunday | Weather.com

Westchase rallies to nix $18M trail project through community, wetlands | Tampa Bay Times

Increased Protections for Myakka River Obstructed by SB 180 | Bradenton Times

Perry retires as Bradenton Beach city attorney - AMI Sun

EPA 'endangerment finding' explained in 5 key facts | Stanford Report

EPA Will Prioritize Review of New Chemicals Intended for Use in Data Center Projects

Mayor talks progress in tour of Bradenton's wastewater plant - WWSB

COVID Map Update Shows US States With 'Very High' Wastewater Viral Activity - MSN

Oviedo utility prices will increase starting in fall 2025 - WFTV

See spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Gabrielle. What impacts possible in Florida?

Red Tide Status Update: 9/19/25 | Bradenton Times

King tides are coming to South Florida. Here’s what you need to know.  | Sun Sentinel

EPA Prioritizes Review of New Chemicals Used in Data Center Projects, Supporting ...

Locals concerned as 1.7 million gallons of wastewater bypassed into Manatee River

Research shows threat to Florida drinking water | The Invading Sea

Apopka approves 15.5% rate increase on water, wastewater, reclaimed water in 2026

September sees surge in JEA call center wait times amid billing questions | Action News Jax

Commissioners to give Perry more time to respond to allegations - AMI Sun

Led by Chairman Capito, EPW Republicans Support EPA's Repeal of Clean Power P