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link to ‘Tis the season for Indian water rights settlements

‘Tis the season for Indian water rights settlements

Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here's a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.

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link to Reclamation invests $4.6 million in snow monitoring projects

Reclamation invests $4.6 million in snow monitoring projects

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded $4.6 million to five projects to enhance snow monitoring, improving water supply forecasting and management.

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link to New Mexico lawmakers introduce Navajo Nation water rights bill

New Mexico lawmakers introduce Navajo Nation water rights bill

New Mexico lawmakers introduced legislation to approve a water rights settlement for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José watershed.

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link to Environmentalists sue Utah Inland Port Authority

Environmentalists sue Utah Inland Port Authority

A lawsuit challenges the Utah Inland Port Authority's legality, citing violations of separation of powers and concerns over harm to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

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link to California completes major tidal habitat restoration project

California completes major tidal habitat restoration project

The Lookout Slough project restores 3,400 acres of tidal habitat, enhancing flood protection and supporting local wildlife, with public access for recreation.

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link to Water Project Navigators Act aims to assist rural areas

Water Project Navigators Act aims to assist rural areas

Proposed legislation will help rural and Tribal communities access federal funds for water projects by creating so-called "navigators."

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    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

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    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

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    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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