New water recycling projects in California and Utah are intended to provide long-term water security. The Department of the Interior announced a $125 million investment last month to…
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Bureau of Reclamation Proposes Steps for Colorado River Agreement
Seven states and several tribes depending on the Colorado River face a 2026 deadline for management. The Bureau of Reclamation recently released “necessary steps” for the management of…
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Western States to Negotiate Long-Term Colorado River Water Plan
The Interior Department is preparing to announce Colorado River Basin water cuts. Western states that rely on the Colorado River are preparing for the 2025 water management process.…
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DOI Awards $242 Million for Western Water Storage
The investment is expected to add enough capacity to support 6.4 million people for a year. The Department of the Interior (DOI) awarded $242 million to five water…
Read MoreInterior Department Announces Investment in Water Resilience Projects
Secretary Haaland says the projects will enhance “health and conservation throughout Southwest desert ecosystems.“ At the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced…
Read MoreInterior Invests in Southwest Wetlands for Drought Resilience
$25 million goes to projects to protect the Colorado River system and enhance habitat conservation. The Department of the Interior has announced a $25 million investment from the…
Read MoreWater Infrastructure Report Released by Federal Agencies
The Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detailed the results of collaborative efforts. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers released a joint report with the…
Read MoreWater Agencies Reach Lake Mead Conservation Agreement
The Bureau of Reclamation commissioner commends the collaboration that will be in effect through 2025. The Department of the Interior announced this month that several western water agencies…
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Administration Announces Colorado River System Conservation Agreement
The investment with Imperial Irrigation District will conserve approximately 100,000 acre-feet of water. The Department of the Interior has announced a conservation agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District…
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States Reach Deal on Colorado River Water
Interior Department will conduct an environmental review before federal authorization is given. An agreement to draw less water from the Colorado River was reached over the weekend between…
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