New standards are being established to make home appliances “climate-friendly.” U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced that household dishwashers will receive new efficiency standards as part of…
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Secretary Haaland Represents U.S. at U.N Water Conference
The secretary highlights U.S. actions to address climate crisis. The United Nations (UN) held their 2023 Water Conference in New York City, where Secretary of the Interior Deb…
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Tribal Water Rights
The Colorado River is at a historic low. In a 1969 treaty, the federal government guaranteed the Navajo Nation it would meet its agricultural needs, including water. In…
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$580 Million Allocated for Indian Water Rights Settlements
Federal funding will provide Tribal communities with clean water and water infrastructure. The Department of the Interior announced an additional $580 million for Indian water rights, providing clean…
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California Leaves State Water Agreement
The flow of the Colorado River dwindling rapidly. This week, California separated itself from a water distribution agreement with six other states to address the Western water crisis…
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Interior Official Visits Drought Resilience Projects
The Assistant Secretary for Water and Science visits several sites. The Department of the Interior is organizing a number of drought resiliency projects through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,…
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Interior Invests in 36 Drought Resiliency Projects
Selected projects intended to increase stores of clean drinking water. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced that 36 drought resiliency projects will receive $84.7 million through…
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Bureau of Reclamation Implements Water Reductions
Lake Powell will rise as the Glen Canyon Dam releases less water. The Bureau of Reclamation began adjusted monthly operations for the Glen Canyon Dam this past week,…
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Forecasts Show U.S. Drought To Worsen
This will be the third straight La Nina winter. Officials in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say about 82 percent of the country is facing at…
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Interior Department Announces New Water Preservation Program
$4 billion in funding will be invested in Colorado River conservation. The Department of the Interior announced a new program last week that provides conservation funding for the…
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