Historic water rights settlement for Tule River Tribe advances
The Tule River Tribe is set to secure 5,828 acre-feet of water annually under a new $902M federal settlement. The bill also transfers over 11,000 acres to tribal trust.
Category: Water News
New River Project boosts public health and Salton Sea recovery
California completes New River project in Calexico, improving water quality and advancing Salton Sea restoration to protect public health and wildlife.
Proposed Utah land swap clears path for water projects, habitat
BLM finalizes Utah land exchange to support water infrastructure and tortoise habitat; separate 11,500-acre land sale proposal pulled from Congress bill.
Drought persists across Colorado River Basin states as May storms bypass key Western regions. Southwest heat and dryness forecast to intensify.
Interior Department seeks public input to identify outdated or burdensome regulations under new review process launched May 16, 2025.
Green infrastructure like swales and bioretention cells helps cut runoff and nutrient pollution in South Texas’ Arroyo Colorado River. Study offers cost-effective roadmap.