Entries by Beth Callaway
Data Centers — Jesse Stahl, 2026 intern
For his Internship Project during spring semester 2026, Jesse Stahl (a master’s student at the University of Colorado-Boulder) conducted a comprehensive analysis of federal, state and local regulations affecting data center development, highlighting how the generative AI boom is straining regional water supplies and energy grids. Jesse’s recommendation for ICWP is to help our members […]
Groundwater Governance — Rachael Stein, 2026 intern
For her Internship Project during spring semester 2026, Rachael Stein (a master’s student at the University of Colorado-Boulder) which examined decentralized structures and data practices across different jurisdictions through survey responses from 12 jurisdictions. The key findings highlight variations in permitting requirements, reporting systems, and data accessibility that limit comparability between jurisdictions. Rachael proposes three […]
*NEW* 2026 Senate Streamgage Letter (FY27)
USGS Streamgage Letter FY2027_Senate — March 16, 2026
*NEW* 2026 House Streamgage Letter (FY27)
USGS Streamgage Letter FY2027_House — March 16, 2026
ICWP Spring 2026 Water Policy Internships
WATER POLICY INTERNSHIPS FOR SPRING 2026 APPLY BY JANUARY 16, 2026 The Interstate Council on Water Policy (ICWP) has immediate openings for up to three interns to assist in accomplishing its mission for Spring 2026. About: There are numerous benefits including the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of current national water policy issues and […]
To what extent do states efficiently communicate high quality Soil Moisture data? — Yanori Ferguson, 2025 intern
For her Internship Project during spring semester 2025, Yanori Ferguson (a junior at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln) focused on characterizing the role economic drivers and return on investment (ROI) play in the density or quality of a soil moisture network, clarifying the priority of standardization and interoperability of soil moisture networks among agencies, […]