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.
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Colorado River at a Crossroads: 2025 conference nears
Leaders gather June 5–6 in Boulder for a pivotal Colorado River conference. Topics include tribal rights, agriculture, Lake Powell, and new policy paths.
Trump’s budget proposal slashes water funding nationwide
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal slashes over $8B from key water programs, including $609M from Utah’s Central Utah Project, sparking uncertainty and concern.
Bipartisan bill expands access to water infrastructure loans
New federal bill removes barriers for local water projects to qualify for low-interest loans under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program.
House panel approves controversial public land sales
House Republicans push plan to sell federal land in Nevada and Utah, drawing backlash from conservationists and bipartisan land access advocates.
AI development sparks water and utility concerns
Water and environmental groups raise concerns over AI data centers’ utility costs, water use, and lack of safeguards on federal lands.