Workers rescued after burst pipe floods Northern California power plant

One person remained hospitalized Saturday after a ruptured pipe flooded Yuba County's New Colgate Powerhouse the day before.

1 hospitalized after ‘catastrophic failure’ at New Colgate facility

One person remains hospitalized after a “catastrophic failure” at the New Colgate Powerhouse in Yuba County on Friday afternoon, officials said. A break in the penstock pipe just ...
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PM Abiy urges water-led development as Africa charts new growth path

ADDIS ABABA, February 14, 2026 (ENA) —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African countries to place water at the center of their development strategies, describing it as a strategic pillar for ...

Europe’s Wild, Wet, West, Weird and Often Wonderful Winter

Most of Europe has had a torrid, turgid winter, though Spain and Portugal have been the worst hit. So far this year, there have been six major low-pressure systems that have struck the Iberian ...

Potomac Interceptor Collapse Now Approaching Largest Wastewater Spill In US History: Reports

The Potomac sewage crisis is crossing into historic territory.Reportedly approaching one of the largest wastewater spills in US history, the Potomac Interceptor collapse is now entering a pivotal ...

Impact of New Colgate Powerhouse pipe break under assessment

The Yuba Water Agency is assessing damage the day after a pipe burst at the New Colgate Powerhouse in Dobbins. The agency ...

Expert warns of ice dams as temps lower in North Idaho

An ice dam forms when hot air from a home melts snow before it refreezes overnight. The formation of an ice dam traps water on the roof, which can cause damage.

Investigation into the impact of the pipe break at New Colgate Powerhouse underway

The Yuba Water Agency is investigating a penstock failure at the New Colgate Powerhouse, with a focus on site safety and environmental impacts.

Yuba Water Agency assesses damage, works with outside company after ‘catastrophic’ pipe failure

Right now, we’re focusing on doing everything we can to prevent any additional debris from entering the Yuba River and ...
Colorado Politics

With the deadline missed, Bureau of Reclamation plans to move forward on Colorado River operations

Feb. 14 was no Valentine for the seven states of the Colorado River, which failed to come up with an agreement by that deadline on how to manage the river beginning Oct. 1. The Department of the ...

Smelt dipping approved in Washington; sturgeon warning for Monday fishery

Washington will allow smelt dipping Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cowlitz River. Commercial and test fisheries yielded high enough numbers to support at least a one-day dip and perhaps more ...
Zimbabwe Situation

NEW: Zimbabwe ramps up water investments to align with AU Vision 2063

Zimbabwe ramps up water investments to align with AU Vision 2063 | The Herald (Top Stories) Kudakwashe Mugari in ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia  Zimbabwe has positioned itself among leading African countries ...