Keystone Pipeline Clean Water Act settlement: The EPA, DOJ and Kansas announced a proposed deal with Keystone owner South Bow over the Dec. 2022 Mill Creek spill—about 543,000 gallons of oil—agreeing to a $26.8M civil penalty, roughly $40M in pipeline integrity work, and $3M for natural resource restoration, with a 30-day public comment period. Algae health alert update: KDHE raised Clinton Lake’s blue-green algae status from “watch” to “warning,” saying toxins are expected or present; officials urged people to avoid contact and keep pets away, and reiterated that lake water should never be consumed. Local water safety lifted: KDHE rescinded a boil water advisory for Quenemo after lab tests found no microbiological contamination following a waterline break. Public health watch: KDHE reported 22 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Kansas as of July 8, with more cases nationwide and guidance to avoid potentially contaminated food or water. Community water planning: Emporia’s Flint Hills Digital Campus process continues, with commissioners set to review zoning and water/wastewater policies after a petition seeks a ballot vote or halt. Agriculture & regulation fight: A political push targets state-by-state livestock rules, with Iowa producers backing federal limits on laws like California’s Prop 12.