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In California water news today …
Major storm could drench California — or miss much of the state. Here are the odds
“A multi-day rainstorm from San Francisco to Los Angeles, or quick-hitting showers that only brush California. Those are just two possible outcomes for next week’s weather across the Golden State as a complex atmospheric pattern over North America throws a giant wrench in the forecast. Despite the uncertainty, there is growing confidence that a storm will impact much of California by Thursday, potentially the rainiest of any storm so far this season. At a minimum, a “prolonged rain session,” is possible in the Bay Area, lasting through next weekend, said National Weather Service meteorologist Brayden Murdock. Here’s what to know about the weather pattern shaping up over California next week … ” Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle.
With the rise of AI, California’s data centers require more water, energy. But by how much?
“California legislators considered dozens of bills related to artificial intelligence this year. That’s a number that’s climbed quickly over the last couple years as lawmakers grapple with the technology’s increasing presence — and possible negative impacts. And one growing point of concern involves generative AI’s relationship with state resources as the technology becomes everyday life for Californians. Experts say generative AI is driving up energy and water demands at data centers. But the question is: By how much? … ” Read more from Capital Public Radio.
Government shutdown affecting conservation of migratory birds
“Retiree Ryan Richelson said he loves nothing better than photographing birds; it even used to be part of his job. “In 2000, I was hired by California State Parks, and one of my duties was surveying spotted owls and northern goshawks,” Richelson said. “Then I retired, and I just kept on with what I enjoyed doing, which is surveying raptors.” And why the 75-year-old said he understands the importance of collecting data on birds in general because of their importance to the ecosystem, like the migratory birds at the conservation area, Cosumnes River Preserve. A place Richelson said he likes to shoot at. … Every year, volunteer naturalist with the preserve, Sally Galiste, said they would have already done several counts, but things have been paused now, unexpectedly. “We’ve been told that because of the government shutdown, any of the activities, including tours and water bird counts, have been halted until the government shutdown ends,” Galiste said. … ” Read more from Spectrum 1.
The shutdown is pushing Forest Service staff to the breaking point
“The hiking trails most Forest Service rangers work on feel far removed from the politics that play out in Washington, D.C. But they’re now a high-stakes political arena in the second Trump administration, as it has sought to downsize and decentralize the agency. Waves of budget cuts, layoffs and buyouts in the last year have decimated the U.S. Forest Service, but the shutdown is testing its staff on a whole new level. The forests, along with national parks, remain open to the public, meaning recreational employees and visitor center staff are still cleaning bathrooms, answering phone calls, and handing out maps. Four weeks into a government shutdown, those that are left are still working – and many have yet to see a paycheck. … ” Read more from NOTUS.
In commentary today …
California can’t afford to go backward on wildfire prevention
Bob Dean, Business Manager, IBEW Local 1245, writes, “Wildfires in California are no longer a seasonal threat; they have become a year-round crisis. Over the past decade, they’ve destroyed tens of thousands of homes, claimed hundreds of lives, and burned more than 7 million acres. Today, one in eight Californians lives in a high or very high fire-hazard zone, and insurance companies are pulling out of the state, leaving families and businesses unable to protect what they’ve built. That’s the reality that led lawmakers to pass SB 884 in 2022, a landmark law requiring utilities to submit 10-year undergrounding plans to permanently reduce wildfire risk. The goal was to move from reactive, project-by-project fixes to a coordinated statewide plan that hardens the grid, improves reliability, and keeps communities safe. … ” Read more from Capitol Weekly.
In regional water news and commentary today …
MOUNTAIN COUNTIES
Crews race to shield Chinese Camp groundwater from post-fire toxins
“Young adults with the California Conservation Corps spent two days last month installing more than 2 linear miles of erosion control berms on burned properties in the Chinese Camp area to try to protect groundwater sources beneath charred watersheds scorched by the devastating 6-5 Fire on Sept. 2, corps communications staff said. Concern for the town’s vulnerable watersheds is real. The 6-5 Fire burned at temperatures as hot as 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit and hotter as it burned homes, vehicles, appliances, and batteries, and melted metals, paints, plastics, and other human-modified synthetics. The destruction left behind toxic residues in Chinese Camp that can leach into exposed, fire-scarred ground surfaces each time it rains. … ” Read more from the Union Democrat.
Calaveras County supervisors support proposal for new groundwater sustainability agency
“The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, on Oct. 28, provided their support toward the potential establishment of a new groundwater sustainability agency (GSA), which would change how groundwater is managed in this county. That agency would oversee Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance within the county’s portion of the eastern San Joaquin Basin. SGMA is the state law that regulates California’s groundwater for long-term sustainability. It was enacted in 2014 as the first comprehensive statewide framework for managing groundwater resources. … ” Read more from the Calaveras Enterprise.
BAY AREA
Why is the government dropping millions of flies over the Bay Area?
“This summer, a small number of invasive Mediterranean fruit flies were detected in San Jose. In response, the state started doing something that might seem strange: releasing millions more fruit flies out of airplanes every week to drift down upon the South Bay. (Close your mouth when looking up — kidding!) But these flies are different. They’re males that have been exposed to radiation to make them sterile. They breed with female flies, but no viable eggs result – thus, the invasion is gradually eradicated. It’s a biological-control strategy that’s been used with success over the years in Southern California, as well as states like Oregon, Florida and Louisiana. Jason Leathers is the branch chief for Pest Detection/Emergency Projects at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). His job is to help fight these teeny-tiny menaces. Though small, the danger they pose is real. Medflies can ruin more than 250 kinds of produce by infecting them with maggots. The department estimates that if the population were uncontrolled, it would cost the state’s agricultural industry as much as $1.8 billion a year. … ” Read more from the San Jose Mercury News.
Marin reservoirs plentiful ahead of La Niña winter
“Thanks to three consecutive wet years, Marin’s reservoirs are above average levels headed into a brewing La Niña winter, officials said. Last month, federal forecasters said La Niña has arrived and is expected to continue through the winter. The phenomenon, which happens when Pacific Ocean waters off South America are cooler than normal, has been thought to signal a drier season, but experts say the impact in Northern California is less severe — and maybe even inconsequential — compared to southern parts of the state. “We are observing La Niña conditions, but at this point it’s quite uncertain what that means for us,” Lucy Croy, water resources manager at the Marin Municipal Water District, said Tuesday while providing a water supply outlook to the district board. “It could mean wet, it could mean slightly dry, but we’ll hopefully get a few atmospheric rivers to keep things wet.” … ” Read more from the Marin Independent Journal.
Livermore: Water board orders a closer look at possible airport PFAS contamination
“The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board last week required the City of Livermore to look deeper into possible releases of PFAS, or forever chemicals, at Livermore Municipal Airport. The order came after an investigation report prepared on behalf of the city suggested that the airport contributed little PFAS to the area’s groundwater contamination. PFAS are a class of several thousand synthetic chemicals previously used in a wide range of applications. They have since been linked to adverse health effects in humans, such as decreased fertility, immune-system damage and some cancers. According to an Oct. 13 report prepared by Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for the city, testing conducted between July 15 and Aug. 7 found PFAS only “within typical background ranges” in airport soil samples. Those results suggested that the contamination in the area’s aquifer did not originate from the use of the PFAS-containing firefighting foam known as aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a common PFAS source at airports and firefighting facilities. … ” Read more from the Livermore Independent.
Water district removes homeless from Gilroy sites
“Valley Water this week evicted about 60 unhoused people from encampments on two of its properties in Gilroy, and homeless advocates say the residents have nowhere else to go. “We ask the public to understand that if tents, and people, and carts of belongings begin to appear in new areas of Gilroy, these are internally displaced Gilroy residents—not people who have come here from elsewhere,” said Jan Bernstein Chargin of PitStop Outreach, a Gilroy-based nonprofit that offers services for homeless people. The two properties in question are located along creek and levee facilities owned and maintained by Valley Water, the water district that provides drinking water and flood protection in Santa Clara County. … ” Read more from the Gilroy Dispatch.
CENTRAL COAST
Ventura proposes higher water and wastewater rates
“A simple task like washing the dishes may become more expensive for Ventura residents like Patty and Glenn Overley. The Overleys are a local retired couple who have called Ventura home since 2016. “Health care costs are going up, food is going up, electricity is going up, so it is a big concern,” said Patty Overley, a Ventura resident. That concern stems from the potential rise in the city’s water and wastewater rates. Ventura Water is proposing to raise the rates by over 10% each year starting in July 2026 through 2031. That means a typical single-family home that pays around $118 a month for water and wastewater will pay around $137 a month by 2027 and around $219 a month by 2031. … ” Read more from Spectrum 1.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Pumping allocation workshops open to public, farmers in Kings County
“Two Kings County water agencies are holding public workshops Nov. 12 and 14 to explain their pumping allocations. The Mid-Kings River and South Fork Kings groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) both passed draft sustainable yield pumping allocations for their farmers in October. Sustainable yield is the amount that can be pumped without causing negative impacts to the aquifer, such as drying wells or causing land to sink. But South Fork farmers objected to Mid-Kings’ allocation of 1.43 acre feet per acre of land, which is more than double what was set in South Fork at .66 acre foot per acre of land. Both policies are now going through a 45-day public comment period. … ” Read more from SJV Water.
Revamping Kernville hatchery could cost $27 million – or more – on top of $7 million already being spent on siphon
“It could cost $27 million, or more, to revamp and reopen the Kernville hatchery as a Kern River rainbow trout breeding facility, according to a report commissioned by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Costs would be less to rehab the hatchery as just a fish planting base but neither the report nor CDFW had estimates for that lesser function. In either case, those amounts are separate from what CDFW is already spending to rebuild about a mile-long siphon to bring Kern River water into the hatchery. The siphon project is expected to cost $7 million and be completed in 2027. The report’s findings floored several Kern River advocates who hadn’t even been aware of the existence of the report, which was completed by the McMillen engineering firm in February 2025. “$27 million! Can you say boondoggle?” was one Kern River fishing enthusiast’s reaction. … ” Read more from SJV Water.
Plan to restore over 600 acres of Kern River habitat involves planting over 100,000 trees, shrubs
“The Bakersfield City Council heard and discussed updates regarding a plan to restore the habitat along the Kern River on Wednesday. According to the city council meeting agenda, the project seeks to plant over 100,000 natural trees and shrubs on over 600 acres of land adjacent to the Kern River to create a self-sustaining riparian and upland habitat. Riparian areas are habitats adjacent to bodies of water like streams, rivers or lakes. Bakersfield Water Department Director Kristina Budak began presenting the information at the meeting. … ” Read more from Channel 12.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Metropolitan and Yorba Linda Water District dedicate new helicopter hydrant to strengthen regional wildfire response
“The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Yorba Linda Water District celebrated today the dedication of a new helicopter hydrant at the Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant – providing firefighters a new, strategically located water source for aerial fire suppression. More than 100 community stakeholders and dignitaries attended the dedication ceremony, highlighting a shared appreciation and commitment to wildfire preparedness, regional collaboration, and public safety. The new helicopter hydrant represents a milestone in interagency cooperation, bringing together Metropolitan and YLWD to bolster Southern California’s wildfire response capabilities. Two existing helicopter hydrants within YLWD’s service area have already proven invaluable to the Orange County Fire Authority and CAL FIRE, supporting aerial firefighting operations that help protect nearby communities and fire-prone areas such as Chino Hills State Park. “As Southern California faces increasingly severe wildfires, this project reflects Metropolitan’s commitment to protecting public safety in communities across the region through innovation, and partnership,” Metropolitan Assistant General Manager John Bednarski said. “We’re working together to ensure critical, life-saving resources are in place to help first responders act swiftly when every second counts.” … ” Read more from the Metropolitan Water District.
Downey awarded $5.4 million for stormwater capture project at Furman Park
“The City of Downey has been awarded more than $5.4 million from Los Angeles County’s Safe, Clean Water Program to fund a major stormwater capture and infiltration project at Furman Park. The project, announced this week by Supervisor Janice Hahn, is one of six Fourth District projects receiving a combined $24 million in Measure W grants to improve regional stormwater management and increase local water supplies. Other grant recipients include Long Beach, Lynwood, Norwalk, Paramount, and Signal Hill. “These projects are investments in the future of LA County,” said Hahn. “Not only will they allow us to capture, treat, and reuse millions more gallons of water, but they also give us an opportunity to improve our parks and make our green spaces more resilient for generations to come.” … ” Read more from the Downey Patriot.
Residents press for sand over seawalls at OCTA coastal rail meeting
“The Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) latest Coastal Rail Resiliency Study meeting drew sharp debate from residents and local officials last week, as the agency outlined its next steps to protect the coastal rail line between Dana Point and the San Diego County line. During the Oct. 29 in-person meeting at San Clemente City Hall, OCTA staff presented a refined list of options designed to safeguard the rail corridor for the next 10 to 30 years. The concepts, narrowed down from earlier drafts, included measures to strengthen the rail bed, stabilize coastal bluffs and reinforce the beach side of the line with sand and armoring. Staff explained that every remaining beachside concept now includes a one-time sand nourishment effort, paired with one of three structures: riprap, a vertical seawall or a hybrid seawall and rock design. Other proposals under consideration involve catchment walls, tiebacks, or soil nails to stabilize the bluffs, along with alternative materials and drainage improvements for the rail itself. … ” Read more from the San Clemente Times.
IMPERIAL/COACHELLA VALLEYS
Imperial County Board of Supervisors urges fair share of climate bond money for New River
“The Board of Supervisors discussed a resolution requesting equitable Proposition 4 funding distribution for the New River during the regular board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4. Deputy CEO of General Services for the County of Imperial, Gil Rebollar presented the item. “The New River has been identified in state law for decades as a serious public health problem with extremely high bacteria levels,” Rebollar said, describing it as a “toxic” waterway that “poses an imminent and severe threat to residents in Calexico and surrounding communities.” Rebollar said that within the water chapter of Proposition 4, a $10-billion climate bond that voters approved in Nov. 2024, “there’s a specific line for California-Mexico rivers and coastal waters.” He said that in that line, $50 million, administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, “is explicitly earmarked for water quality projects at both the Tijuana River and the New River, recognizing that each cross-border river is carrying pollution from Mexico to California.” … ” Read more from the Desert Review.
SAN DIEGO
Major upgrade of Paradise Point resort clears critical hurdle following years of delay
“Paradise Point resort, a popular vacation destination on Mission Bay for decades, secured approval Wednesday from the California Coastal Commission to move forward with a long-delayed renovation that is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars. The commission’s action comes more than two years after the resort ownership abruptly pulled its plans from commission consideration in the wake of strong opposition from local leaders and longstanding public access violations of the California Coastal Act. Months of negotiations with the commission’s enforcement staff ensued, leading to a landmark settlement that not only called for removing multiple impediments to public access around the island resort and shoreline, but also extensive new signage and other improvements designed to entice locals and out-of-towners to come inside the property and explore tranquil beach areas that are hidden from view and perceived as open only to resort guests. … ” Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Along the Colorado River …
California projected to achieve lowest Colorado River use since 1949
“The Colorado River Board of California (CRB) announced today that California’s 2025 use of Colorado River water is projected to hit the lowest level since 1949, marking a historic milestone for the state and the Basin. The achievement reflects decades of investment, innovation, and collaboration by California’s water agencies, farmers, cities, and tribes to use less water while doing more. “California is showing what can be done through collaboration and a commitment to action,” said JB Hamby, Chairman of the Colorado River Board of California and California’s chief negotiator in Colorado River talks. “We’ve proven that net reductions do not preclude growth. Every state that shares this resource must take steps to reduce its use. The sustainability of the Colorado River is a shared responsibility,” said Hamby. California’s population has nearly quadrupled since the 1940s—from roughly 10 million to almost 40 million residents—while the state’s economy has expanded into a $4-trillion powerhouse, now the fifth largest in the world. California has also been the number one agricultural state in the Nation since 1947. Yet the Golden State’s Colorado River use is projected to fall to 3.76 million-acre feet, its lowest level in more than seven decades. … ” Read more from the Colorado River Board of California.
Trump’s Colorado River deadline is almost here. Are states ready for cuts?
“Utah and its six neighbors are just days away from a federal deadline to update the original Colorado River-sharing agreement they signed more than a century ago. On Nov. 11, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and the Beehive state need to reach a consensus on how to split up a dwindling river that supplies water for nearly 40 million people. If they do, the agreement goes into place in 2026 and governs the river’s future as megadrought, climate change and overuse stretch it dangerously thin. If the states don’t agree, the federal government could step in and force their hand. Either way, it would likely mean water cuts to Utah’s farms and reservoirs. … ” Read more from KJZZ.
States renegotiate their share of the Colorado River without federal intervention
“The Trump administration is using different tactics that his predecessor to get the states the share the Colorado river to agree how to do it in a climate changed world. States that share the Colorado River are still deadlocked over a new agreement for how exactly to do that. About 40 million people in some of America’s biggest cities rely on the river. It irrigates much of the country’s food supply. The Trump administration says if the states don’t show progress by November 11, it will get involved. KUNC’s Alex Hager reports. … ” Listen to audio or read transcript for NPR.
As an important deadline for the Colorado River approaches, uncertainty for water users hangs over negotiations
“The seven states that use water from the Colorado River have been in negotiations for the past couple of years. The upper basin states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico are at odds with the lower basin states of California, Arizona, and Nevada over how to allocate the water. The river’s current operating guidelines expire next year, and the states are under pressure to scale back usage due to water shortages driven by climate change. On Tuesday, November 11th, the federal government needs to know whether the states have reached an agreement for the river’s use going forward. Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Caroline Llanes spoke with Chris Winter to find out more about what’s at stake. Winter is the executive director of the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment at CU Boulder’s School of Law.” Read transcript or listen to radio show from Aspen Public Radio.
5 things to know as the clock runs down on Colorado River talks
“A fight over which states along the Colorado River have to cut their water use may still be damming up negotiations like the towering concrete of Lake Powell. But time is running out. Utah and six other states are days away from their Nov. 11 deadline to reach a deal on how to manage the dwindling river and its reservoirs. If they don’t, the federal government has said it will decide for them. The existing agreement expires at the end of 2026. Here are five things to know as the due date approaches … ” Read more from the Utah News Dispatch.
Utah’s negotiator over the Colorado River says deal may be closer
“Progress appears to be happening in the high-stakes negotiations over the future of the Colorado River. Ahead of a Tuesday deadline by the Trump administration for a deal in principle, the Colorado River Commissioner for Utah said in a statement to FOX 13 News that they may get there. “These are incredibly complex negotiations, and we’re continuing to work through some challenging issues. The federal government has done a commendable job keeping all seven Basin States engaged and at the table. We’re making steady progress on key issues the federal government has identified, aiming to reach broad alignment by November 11—even if the finer details come later,” said Gene Shawcroft. … ” Read more from Fox 13.
Colorado River Rage: Ongoing drought creates tension between rights bearers for water access in the future
“Grand Junction was largely born for its proximity to the Colorado River, a multi-state principal river that feeds the southwest US and northern Mexico. This mother river provides water to over 40 million people, necessitating the Colorado River Compact—an agreement created in 1922 to manage water access. In 2026, the compact is being redrafted, with tensions rising from different states and anxiety generating among farmers, residents and indigenous tribes. The Colorado Compact was originally established in 1922, with amendments to accommodate Native American tribes. Surplus water is typically used by Arizona and California, sometimes invoking the ire of Colorado citizens, due to perceived water loss. Nevada also presents anxiety, with the fall of Lake Mead’s water supply, and thus would have to rely on the Colorado River to supply cities, such as Las Vegas, with continuous conservation efforts. … ” Read more from Crite.
Water security: The foundation of Arizona’s success
“Arizona’s impressive economic growth and vibrant communities rely on one crucial element: water security. This essential resource allows our desert cities to expand, supports business success and gives families confidence to call this place home. Water security ensures that our schools, businesses and homes will always have access to clean, reliable water — maintaining our current quality of life and helping residents and companies invest in our shared future. The 10 Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) cities want you to know that the water delivered to your homes and businesses is the result of decades of tough decisions, careful planning and billions of dollars invested by past and current generations of ratepayers. This investment, especially by the AMWUA municipalities, has paid off. … ” Read moire from KTAR.
Arizona takes first steps on water protections in La Paz County basin
“The Arizona Department of Water Resources has begun the formal process to consider designating the Ranegras Plain Groundwater Basin in La Paz County as an active management area, a move aimed at addressing concerns over excessive groundwater pumping in rural Arizona. Gov. Katie Hobbs and local leaders announced their support for the decision on Wednesday, describing it as a long-awaited step toward protecting water resources in the region. “When I traveled to La Paz County, I saw firsthand the struggles of local residents and business owners who have had to deal with unrestricted groundwater pumping from out-of-state corporations,” Hobbs said in a released statement. “It’s time to put Arizonans first and protect our water from corporate interests profiting at our expense.” … ” Read more from KAWC.
SEE ALSO: State could regulate groundwater use in areas of La Paz County used for alfalfa exports, from the Arizona Republic
Cruz, Cornyn push new retaliatory legislation that blocks U.S. water from going to Mexico
“U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the U.S.’s engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty. The Texas senators filed legislation Thursday that would limit the U.S. from sending Mexico future deliveries of water and would allow the U.S. president to stop engaging with Mexico in certain business sectors that benefit from U.S. water. The treaty requires the U.S. to deliver 1,500,000 acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Mexico every year. In exchange, Mexico is required to deliver 1,750,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years, or 350,000 acre-feet per year, from six tributaries. The delay in water continues to frustrate local farmers and ranchers who depend on water for their irrigation needs. Water received from Mexico is typically stored at two international reservoirs. When water is released, it feeds into the Rio Grande. … ” Read more from the Texas Tribune.
In national water news today …
How Trump officials have transformed the EPA to weaken enforcement
“The Trump administration is rapidly reshaping the Environmental Protection Agency to weaken enforcement against polluters and slash regulation of industry, according to data reviewed by The Washington Post, with the government shutdown accelerating the shift.In the first eight months of President Donald Trump’s return to office, the Justice Department initiated only nine major civil cases against polluters on behalf of the EPA, down from 46 civil lawsuits in the same time frame under President Joe Biden, according to an analysis by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), a watchdog group. The drop in EPA enforcement cases marks a sharp departure from Trump’s first term, when the department brought 53 cases in the same time frame.The shift in enforcement, together with the shutdown furloughs, shows the extent to which the Trump administration has reoriented the agency toward promoting economic growth.“We’ve been intentional and aggressive in establishing a structure to ensure EPA is focused on statutory obligations and Presidential priorities, not the overreach of the previous administration,” EPA spokeswoman Brigit Hirsch said in a statement. “There is zero uncertainty at EPA about what we are working on and who is advancing these priorities.” … ” Read more from the Washington Post.
Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on a harmful pollutant
“Near the end of his first term, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill that aimed to reduce harmful, planet-warming pollutants emitted by refrigerators and air conditioners. The bipartisan measure brought environmentalists and major business groups into rare alignment on the contentious issue of climate change and won praise across the political spectrum. Five years later, the second Trump administration is reversing course, as it moves to loosen a federal rule — based on the 2020 law — that requires grocery stores, air-conditioning companies and others to reduce powerful greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment. The shift in approach has upended a broad bipartisan consensus on the need to quickly phase out domestic use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, that are thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide and are considered a major driver of global warming. … ” Read more from the Marin Independent Journal.
Meet the MAHA faction targeting EPA chemical policies
“Influential leaders of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are sounding the alarm about EPA’s proposed changes to its chemical evaluation rule. MAHA Action, an advocacy group with personal ties to Kennedy, over the past week has started rallying its followers to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the EPA framework used to assess the risks of existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act. “This is absolutely not in alignment with MAHA,” Alexandra Muñoz, an activist with a doctorate in molecular and genetic toxicology, said last Wednesday during MAHA Action’s weekly media webinar. … ” Read more from E&E News.
