Open, unused mining shafts and pits located across the United States. Coal is the primary material mined in the United States, but hardrock mines, used to extract minerals…
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Interior Secretary Proposes Temporary Protections for New Mexico Watershed
She files to withdraw land from new mining leases for 20 years. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has initiated the formal process to withdraw the Upper Pecos…
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Interior Department Commits $125 Million to Address Drought in the West
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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EPA Approves Loan for Upgrade to Plugerville Water Infrastructure
$156 million will support plans to improve drinking water systems. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $156 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan 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…
Read MoreEPA Announces Cleanup Plan for Motorola Superfund Site in Phoenix
Community input is sought to address toxic chemicals contaminating the groundwater supply. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a proposal to address groundwater contamination at the Motorola…
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Klamath Basin Water Restoration Projects Receive $46 Million
Tribes, states, and ranchers are working to restore drought-resilient ecosystem. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $46 million in investments for Klamath Basin water restoration projects, a…
Read MoreInterior Announces Funding for Small Water Storage Projects
Funds above-ground storage tanks less than 30,000 acre-feet. The Department of the Interior announced that $43 million is available for small water storage projects, offering infrastructure funding for…
Read MoreInterior Department Announces Funding for Western Drought Projects
The investment will go toward upgrading water management infrastructure. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that $55 million is now available for a variety of Western drought…
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EPA Announces Progress of Lead Service Line Replacement in Connecticut
The project funded under the federal infrastructure law is halfway complete. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners recently announced a milestone in New London, Connecticut, under…
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