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This page collects the 200 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Water Resources”. Coverage spans bills, news coverage, and campaign-finance records - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Infrastructure, Environmental Regulation, and Data Centers.

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  1. Mon, Aug 311 item
    1. Grand Canyon National Park halts overnight stays and restricts water use following flash floodThe National Park Service has prohibited overnight stays at Grand Canyon lodges and hotels and mandated water conservation for residents after a flash flood destroyed the park's primary water pipelineMiami-Dade County
  2. Wed, Aug 261 item
    1. U.S. government declares drought disaster for over 20 Puerto Rican municipalitiesThe U.S. government has officially declared a drought disaster across more than 20 cities and towns in Puerto Rico. This designation comes as water supply issues intensify across the island with no imMiami-Dade County2 reports
  3. Fri, Aug 211 item
    1. Historic steam tugboat emerges from Sava River as European drought exposes riverbed relicsA 1913 steam tugboat known as the 'Slovenian' has surfaced in Serbia's Sava River due to record-low water levels caused by a prolonged European drought. The exposure of this vessel, along with other hMiami-Dade County2 reports
  4. Sat, Aug 81 item
    1. Lake Mead reaches lowest water level in 90 yearsLake Mead has dropped to its lowest water level since the reservoir was filled 90 years ago. This decline highlights ongoing water supply challenges within the Colorado River system.Miami-Dade County
  5. Fri, Aug 71 item
    1. President Claudia Sheinbaum advances plan for unconventional natural gas extraction using saltwaterPresident Claudia Sheinbaum has presented an expert committee study recommending that future hydraulic fracturing (fracking) projects in Mexico be restricted to the use of saltwater. The report also eMiami-Dade County
  6. Thu, Jul 303 items
    1. Palm Beach County Rejects Massive AI Data Center Over Water ConcernsPalm Beach County commissioners recently voted 5-1 to block a $2 billion AI data center project, citing concerns over inconsistent water usage estimates and potential environmental impacts. The countyHillsborough County4 reports
    2. Palm Beach County Rejects Major AI Data Center Over Water ConcernsHillsborough County
    3. Palm Beach County Rejects Major Data Center Proposal Amid Water ConcernsHillsborough County

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  • Topic to billsPennsylvania requires proposed data centers to complete comprehensive regional water usage studies, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority authorized to provide sewer services to a Foxborough parcel, Arizona Legislature urges U.S. Congress to divest the federal government from the San Carlos Irrigation Project electric system (+1 more)
  • Topic to peopleMaria Sachs, Maria Marino, Dr. Frederick Bloetscher (+1 more)
  • Topic to orgsSouth Florida Water Management District, PBA Holdings, Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (+2 more)
  • Topic to financeLobbying Disclosure: Delta Wetlands Properties Inc., Lobbying Disclosure: California Advocates Inc. for Reiter Lowry Consultants, Lobbying Activity: Strategic Education Services for San Bernardino (+2 more)

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