$312 million water rights settlement reached with Hualapai Tribe
The Hualapai Tribe in Arizona celebrated a $312 million water rights settlement with federal officials on Thursday, aiming to secure water access and foster economic growth.
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Arizona reps introduce the Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023
Rep. Ruben Gallego introduced The Domestic Water Protection Act of 2023 on August 29, aiming to halt the exploitation of Arizona's water resources by foreign entities through an excise tax on...
The EPA has announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA.
University of California and State award $80 million in climate action grants
The University of California and the state of California announced $80 million in climate action grants on August 23, funding 38 projects to address state climate priorities.
Colorado Water Congress hosts largest ever conference on critical water issues
The largest-ever Colorado Water Congress conference emphasized bipartisan collaboration on urgent water challenges amidst growing climate concerns.
In 2022, visitor spending near national parks contributed $50.3 billion to the U.S. economy, supporting 378,400 jobs, the Department of the Interior reports.