$849 million to boost aging infrastructure, drought resilience
Biden-Harris administration invests $849M to modernize water systems, boost drought resilience, and protect the Colorado River Basin.
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Storms soak California, drought deepens in Southwest
Storms soak Northern California easing drought, but extreme drought worsens in Arizona and Nevada as reservoirs drop and La Niña threatens drier conditions ahead.
USDA funds water-saving projects to support Western agriculture
USDA invests $60 million in water-saving initiatives across the Western US, partnering with tribes and irrigation districts to combat drought and support sustainable agriculture.
Colorado Shoshone instream flow water deal faces opposition
Northern Water opposes a proposal for Shoshone water transfer, citing concerns over flow rate accuracy, water storage, and endangered species impacts.
Nevada farmers giving up groundwater pumping
Nevada aims to retire over 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater with a $25M program funded by pandemic relief that pays farmers to stop pumping.
Historic funding announced for aging water infrastructure
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced $520 million to revitalize aging water infrastructure across the West, enhancing water delivery, safety, and climate resilience.