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Is proposed Manatee cruise port on protected Florida land? What officials say - Bradenton Herald 

“What is that smell?”: Fish kill causes stinky mess along Lake Cherokee - MSN

EPA Stops Industrial Discharge and Launches Source Pollution Study in Elizabeth River Tributary

Watchdog says EPA enforcement plunged to 'historic low' - E&E News by POLITICO

Under Trump, EPA's Enforcement of Environmental Laws Collapses, Report Finds

Lake Okeechobee Council forming | Okeechobee News

$6.3 Million In Grants Available To Support Florida’s Forests | North Escambia

Administrator | Alachua County Today

Water main break in Panama City causes road closure | WJHG

Suwannee River Water Management District issues voluntary water reduction letter | WCJB

EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

Trump's EPA issues record low legal actions against polluters, watchdog group finds - NPR

Milton acquires permitting to build, operate new wastewater treatment plant

New Augusta using grant funds to build new wastewater systems - MSN

Town talk: ominous odors emanate from wastewater plant - Greene Publishing

Ocklawaha River restoration bill approved | WCJB

Miami-Dade mayor blocks Kelly Tractor expansion, protects sensitive wetlands | Local 10

Town talk: ominous odors emanate from wastewater plant | Madison County Carrier 

Delray Beach breaks ground on new water treatment plant, set to open by 2028 | WPEC

Officials approve emergency sand dump in Fort Pierce ahead of renourishment project | WPEC

A win for wildlife in Picayune | Florida Weekly 

Delray Beach breaks ground on new water treatment plant, set to open by 2028 | WPEC

Crews to break ground on next phase of McCoys Creek restoration project to alleviate flooding issues | News4Jax

Laura Dominguez: Miami-Dade Mayor leads boldly on environmental stewardship | Florida Politics

New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic | Your Observer 

Stormwater project in Crown Point moving forward | Gary Post Tribune

The Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire: A Timeline - 352today

Administrator Zeldin Takes Additional Measures to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF ...

$48 Billion Breakthrough: EPA Says Farmers Have the Right to Repair Their Machines

More DEF Relief? EPA Takes New Action for Farmers and Truckers - Drovers

Santa Rosa Sound area under health advisory following wastewater release | WKRG.com

One of the City's wastewater buildings remains shut down after employees' illnesses - WIBW

FAU Study: Acidic Waters Threaten Indian River Shellfish - Mirage News

World Wetlands Day highlights progress to protect and restore America’s Everglades | Okeechobee News

Citrus county opens applications for fire, solid waste, and stormwater assessment programs | WMNF

Oakland commissioners approve $55 million on-site sewage treatment plan | West Orange Times & Observer

Ocklawaha River restoration bill sails through final Committee | Florida Politics

EPA value of life policy betrays a century of public health victories - STAT News

Energy Star has emerged stronger after Trump's EPA tried to end it | Northern Public Radio

Trump EPA Declares Farmers Can Repair Their Own Equipment Emissions Systems

Precautionary boil water notice issued after contractor hits water main on Old Bagdad Hwy

If Florida wants data centers, we need a smarter water plan | Columns - keysnews.com

Takeaways from the AP's reporting on PFAS contamination of private drinking water wells

DOH-Okaloosa issues health advisory for Santa Rosa Sound after wastewater release

Wastewater woes drive St. Pete Beach capital spending - TBNweekly

DEP Helps Fund Green Cove Springs Harbor Road Water Reclamation Facility

Precautionary boil water notice for Bagdad-Garcon Point water customers | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Sarasota to start water-meter replacement project in March | Your Observer

Boil water notice issued by City of Panama City | WJHG

Local plumbers swamped with busted pipe calls during extreme cold snap | WJHG

Sorry, Wyman Duggan: Jax City Council committee doesn’t see Ocklawaha River restoration as an ’emergency’ | Florida Politics

‘Picking on Putnam’: Water wars in State Capitol split counties along the St. Johns over dam removal | Action News Jax

EPA advances proposal to reverse emissions rule, steel trade groups cheer

Chemical industry immunity measure dropped from EPA spending bill - MSN

EPA announces up to $3.2 million for community environmental education grants

Boil-water notice in Lake County after frozen pipes impact over 800 FGUA customers - ClickOrlando

Precautionary boil-water notice issued in Maitland - WESH

$500 million Hillsborough drinking water project underway - Tampa Bay Times

Lake City moves forward with septic-to-sewer conversion at RV park - WUFT

Ocala boil water notice lifted | WCJB

Lake City moves forward with septic-to-sewer conversion at RV park | WUFT

Mechanical failure prompts precautionary boil-water notice in Maitland | WFTV

Chilled water system temporarily displaces UCF students from dorms on campus | WESH

Entire Town Of Jay Under Boil Water Notice After Water Wells Shut Down For Leak Repair | North Escambia

Here's what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown - Politico

Senate Democrats blast Zeldin's EPA over proposal to roll back federal water protections

Advocates push back on proposed EPA carbon pollution standards rollback at Georgia Capitol - MSN

How Trump's EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating

The EPA's New Regulatory Framework: More Costs, Fewer Benefits, by Justin McCarthy

The fallout from EPA's pollution shift - Environmental and Energy Law Program

Traveler's View | Altering Science And History In The National Park System

Lynn Haven commissioners approve fee increases | WJHG

Mike Rahn seeks another term in District 4 as Manatee County navigates growth and storm recovery | Florida Politics

Water main break leads to boil water advisory issued in Ocala | WFTV

Can Interior Secretary Doug Burgum make the Colorado River states finally agree? | KSL

EPA to release new action level on lead contamination for Butte by June - YouTube

NEWS: Sen. Schiff, 15 Senate Democrats Raise Alarm on EPA's New Rule Abandoning ...

EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

Dowagiac council approves lead service line grant agreement, engineering services

Florida officials, Brevard County residents to meet over Blue Origin rocket wastewater permit

Residents to raise more concerns over proposal to let rocket wastewater into Indian River Lagoon

Proposed rail trash transfer site could impact wetlands near Fort Pierce preserve | WPEC

Multi-million-dollar grant was approved to bring in 285 jobs to Bay County | WJHG

EPA Advances Cooperative Federalism to Improve Air Quality by Taking an Important Step ...

'Shameful': Trump's EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health

EPA Unveils Proposal to Revoke Parts of Good Neighbor Plan | EDF

High Springs City Manager Wastes Wilson After Wastewater PO Predicament

Excellere Completes Partnership with Hinterland Group, a Leading Provider of Underground ...

Data centers drink water. FL can't afford the thirst - PressReader

Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water - NPR

UNH-built online dashboard highlights lead levels in New Hampshire school drinking water

JEA, City of Jacksonville reaches milestone in septic tank phaseout program | News4Jax

Port grant could ‘change the trajectory’ of Pensacola | Florida Politics

Water authority's restrictions include Manatee, Sarasota | Your Observer

Longboat Key water main break cuts north-end service | Your Observer

Water management decisions are based on sound science | Okeechobee News

Residents must cut back on watering due to worsening drought conditions | Villages News

Florida scientists say algae blooms are expanding worldwide | WFSU

Milton receives permits to build new wastewater treatment plant, sprayfields | WKRG.com

EPA Stops Another California Scheme to Impose its Costly Vehicle Policies on Entire Country

EPA cuts top executive jobs under Trump's reorg - POLITICO Pro

Aging septic systems fuel Florida's growing water quality crisis - The Invading Sea

$5M NSF award to address outdated wastewater infrastructure - Maui Now

Florida's environmental agency names St. Petersburg a 'Trail Town' - Tampa Bay Times

ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin Gets EPA Back on Track to Eliminate Animal Testing After Biden ...

EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants

EPA to review cleanup at Boeing Electronics Manufacturing Facility site in Seattle

Manatee County plans to tap Peace River for future water needs - Bay News 9

Study links salty drinking water to higher blood pressure, especially in coastal areas

Publix reaches milestone in Florida Everglades projects to restore water and support wildlife habitats

Florida septic systems threaten water and public health

Florida DEP open house set Friday on Blue Origin wastewater draft permit

Florida seeing 'high' levels of COVID-19 activity in wastewater: CDC - MSN

Don't just blame the EPA – coal exports are down, too | Scientific American

The Trump Administration Now Thinks Clean Air Is Worthless - The New York Times

Column: “Unleashing American Energy” is a death sentence for Americans - Daily Tar Heel

Lots of new Florida developments lined up, but what will they drink?

Florida becomes second state in US to ban fluoride in public drinking water - MSN

Opinion: Port Everglades dredging means massive coral destruction | Sun Sentinel 

Villagers should always pick up after their pets | Villages News 

Health groups sue EPA over insecticide that causes testicular damage in rats - Digg

US Environmental Protection Agency Update on the North OC Plume - Fullerton Observer

Florida needs consistent septic tank inspections | Opinion - The Palm Beach Post

Northern Township Awarded Federal Funding for Lake Bemidji Wastewater Project | Lakeland News

Opinion: Commentary: Aging septic systems fuel Florida’s growing water quality crisis | Orlando Sentinel

Cedar Key celebrates third annual ‘Oyster Roast’ for restoration cause | WCJB

Looking Back | Vincennes Sun-Commercial

Study: Florida reefs offer multimillion-dollar flood protection — if they survive | Spokesman Review

EPA Announces Efforts to Reduce Animal Testing - YouTube

Trump Administration Coordinated Secret 'Working Group' to Support Climate Rollbacks

Reduced EPA workforce raises concerns over pesticide approvals - Brownfield Ag News

Hibbing City Council provides update on lead service line replacements - Mesabi Tribune

If Florida wants data centers, we need a smarter water plan | The Invading Sea

Millions in state funding for utility system upgrades in Macclenny and Glen coming soon

A Burger King and a Fuddruckers among South Florida restaurant inspection fails - MSN

Precautionary boil water notice for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System customers | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Red Tide Status Update: 1/23/26 | Bradenton Times 

St. Petersburg earns Trail Town designation - Spectrum News

E.P.A. Revives Plan to End Testing on Animals by 2035 - The New York Times

Faribault to begin replacing lead service lines | News - southernminn.com

Terrestrial Runoff and Poor Water Quality Threaten Florida's Coral Reef - NCCOS

Lots of new Florida developments are lined up, but what will they drink? | The Apopka Voice

Woman pleads guilty to dumping 500,000 gallons of wastewater into sewer - WCJB

Senate Advances Bill Increasing Water Safety Education for Parents - Floridian Press

St. Pete Named A 'Trail Town' By FL Dept. Of Environmental Protection - Patch

The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here's how it's affecting Texas | AP News

Proposed settlement with Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC for Clean Water Act violations in ... - EPA

Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating - CBS News

OUC turns to reverse osmosis for clean drinking water in the future - Spectrum News 13

Five days without safe water | Citrus County Chronicle | paxtonmedia.com

Manatee County looks to tap into new drinking water sources to keep up with demand, growth

The State Has Reopened the Case. It's Time for Marco to Move Forward with AWT

St Johns County, FL Series 2026 Water And Sewer R | S&P Global Ratings

'Wastewater seeping from floor drains' in kitchen: 1 South Florida restaurant shut - Sun Sentinel

Water Leak Causes Traffic Delays On North Century Boulevard | North Escambia