This Week's Water News: Unsafe E.coli levels persist on Big River near Leadwood, South Dakota town adds partners to secure Missouri River water, Table Rock Lake locals present wake boat petition to state lawmakers, Army Corps approves new container terminal on Mississippi River, low river levels revealing pieces of the past, new changes to Missouri's deer hunting rules, Mississippi River Commission announces low water inspection and public hearing schedule, unusual bird spotted near Columbia conservation area, Minnesota Governor issues executive order to block copper, nickel, and precious metal mining, MO DNR awards $30,000 to Cole County Public Water Supply, and excess nutrients found to lie dormant for years

This Week's Water News: Invasive carp are turning up dead along a Missouri river, Michigan voters oppose data centers, MU Extension hosting pedal for Missouri's forests event, northwest Arkansas communities advised to conserve water, sharp increase in water-related fatalities in Missouri in 2026, Corpus Christi moves to increase the price of water for industrial facilities during drought, researchers question if Missouri's rivers and lakes are safe for swimming, three Minnesota lakes to leave impaired waters list, federal support pulled for annual Arctic environmental report,  and unsung heroes in Missouri waterways. 

This Week's Water News: Missouri voters renew parks, soil, and water tax for another decade, racers finish MR340 in St. Charles, low Missouri River levels in Montana are intentional as dam repairs enter final stage, floating wetlands helping Missouri lakes stay healthy, Iowa DNR investigating wastewater discharge into Mississippi River, Missouri residents call for investigation into alleged sewage discharge in Big River, Montana’s Missouri River under threat from invasive species, H2Ozarks launches efforts to reduce pollution in Lake Taneycomo, Senator Baldwin introduces MRRRI Act to restore and protect Mississippi River, and Colorado River hits “bleak” new low in Palisade