On Aug. 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) adopted a new decision framework for operating Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036 and simultaneously issued operating guidelines for 2027 and 2028 (Operating Guidelines). The actions are intended to replace the 2007 Interim Guidelines and other Colorado River water management agreements that expire at the end of 2026.
New Jersey’s REAL rules continue to evolve as NJDEP considers amendments and delays affecting environmental permitting and floodplain development requirements.
Enhanced geothermal systems are moving toward commercial deployment as developers navigate existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
1. New General Water Law and Reform of the National Water Law — Recent changes in water legislation will give rise to potential impacts on the investment landscape and opportunities
Continue Reading Outlook 2026: Mexico Environmental
On Dec. 11, 2025, the head of the Federal Executive Branch, Claudia Sheinbaum, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the Decree enacting the General Water Law (LGA)
Continue Reading Mexico’s New General Water Law and Reforms to the National Water Law
On Oct. 28, 2025, Mexico’s Head of the Executive Power, Claudia Sheinbaum, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the Decree establishing administrative facilities for the regularization of
Continue Reading Decree Establishes Administrative Facilities for the Regularization of Concession and Assignment Titles of National Waters in Mexico
This GT Alert highlights significant environmental developments in Latin America from September to October 2024.
On July 18, 2024, Mexico City’s head of government published the following decrees in the city’s Official Gazette: (i) Decree issuing the Environmental Law of Mexico City and repealing the
Continue Reading Mexico City Government Modifies Environmental Laws
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently initiated its Water Testing Modification Effort to assess and ensure the quality of drinking water in properties currently under lease with GSA. GSA
Continue Reading GSA Requiring Landlords to Conduct Baseline Drinking Water Testing in All Leased Space
Please join Greenberg Traurig, IDE Technologies, and several distinguished panelists for insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and enriching experiences as we examine the path to a more sustainable and
Continue Reading Feb. 12 EVENT | Solving Today’s Water Infrastructure Challenges – Forever Chemicals, Water Plant Innovation, and More