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Source to Tap to Treatment: Rural Utilities in the 21st Century

Aerial view of a rural water treatment facility beside a river, surrounded by farmland and a small town in the distance with morning mist over the water—representing the drinking water infrastructure that serves rural communities.

JCShepard.com | June 14, 2026 | Category: Policy, Economy Last week, we looked at the systems that rural communities use for communications. This week, we look at something even more fundamental: the systems that keep the water clean, take it away again when it’s been used, and manage what’s left over. Drinking water, wastewater, and […]

Saving Wetlands: Smart Planning For Conservation And Growth

An expansive wetland at sunrise, with mist rising over the water. Green marsh plants, reeds, and cypress trees grow in the shallow water. In the background, a small rural town sits near the wetland, illustrating the balance between development and conservation. A flock of birds, including herons and ducks, flies across the sky, showcasing wetland biodiversity.

Wetlands are invaluable ecosystems that offer services such as flood control, water purification, and biodiversity support. Wetlands function as natural sponges which trap and slowly release surface water, rain, snowmelt, groundwater, and flood waters. However, they often face threats from development and regulatory changes. Recent policy shifts, including the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision, […]

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