This Week in Water for August 16, 2026

A “Dangerous, Chilling Effect” on Coastal States? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: State regulators have rejected a plan by an oil company to frack off California’s coast. The federal government may permit it anyway. A “cool mix” release meant to protect native fish in the Colorado River has been canceled. A highly toxic pesticide—banned in over 70 countries—is used widely in the U.S. That could be about to change.