The world s water and freshwater ecosystems, with an annual estimated economic value of $58 trillion, are in a downward spiral - according to a new World Wildlife Fund report. Michele Thieme - deputy director of freshwater programs with the fund - says freshwater systems are the planet s life support system, and they provide tremendous value for people in Colorado and across the globe. "Everything from drinking water to water that is used to grow the food we eat and the fibers that make up the clothes we wear," said Thieme. " .
Volunteer water monitoring is gaining popularity in West Virginia, and could help assess the impact on regional water quality of projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Jenna Dodson, West Virginia Rivers Coalition staff scientist, said a .
Michigan water rates have surged more than 40% since 2010, and it is a trend that s expected to continue as cities and utilities work to upgrade aging systems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said people shouldn t be paying more than 4.5% of their monthly income for water and sewer services. .
With kids in South Dakota and around the nation back in school, the issue of whether all students and staff have access to safe drinking water remains a focal point of education and environmental groups. They want federal officials to update a key rule. Organizations such as the National Parent Teacher Association and National Education Association have sent the Environmental Protection Agency a letter - asking it to bolster the Lead and Copper Rule, which regulates the levels of these contaminants in public drinking water. .
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