Water & Oceans

Army Corps Project Could Wipe Out One Of Florida’s Last Thriving Coral Reefs

"The fate of one of the last thriving coral reefs in Florida may be imperiled by plans to widen the shipping channel leading into Port Everglades."

Source: Washington Post, 03/02/2026

N. Dakota Judge Finalizes $345M Judgment Against Greenpeace In Pipeline Case

"A North Dakota judge on Friday finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in a lawsuit pursued by pipeline company Energy Transfer over the environmental group’s role in protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline."

Source: Guardian, 03/02/2026

Judge Orders Changes To Columbia and Snake River Dam Operations To Help ‘Disappearing’ Salmon

"A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest in order to help salmon, saying the Trump administration’s plans for the massive structures would harm salmon runs that are 'disappearing from the landscape.'”

Source: AP, 02/27/2026

Enbridge Begins Rerouting Pipeline Around Wisconsin Reservation

"MADISON, Wis. — Energy company Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting an aging oil pipeline around a tribal reservation in northern Wisconsin after seven years of legal wrangling, moving ahead despite two new lawsuits that still could delay the project indefinitely.

Source: AP, 02/27/2026

Brown Water And Boil Notices: Small Towns Struggle With Failing Water Systems

"The water looked like coffee as it ran from the tap. Even simple chores like laundry and dishwashing became nearly impossible, the water running like a medium roast brew from the faucet into the sink of Donald Wood’s home, staining clothes and appliances."

Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 02/25/2026

Northeast Digs Out From Big Snowstorm That Disrupted Flights And Schools

"Millions across the northeastern United States on Tuesday contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major — and in some areas record-breaking — storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted transit and downed power lines."

Source: AP, 02/25/2026

"Trump To Announce Data Center Energy Deals During State Of The Union"

"President Donald Trump will announce during his State of the Union speech Tuesday night that his administration has struck agreements with major tech companies to make them shoulder a greater share of the energy cost burden associated with data centers."

Source: Politico, 02/25/2026

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