Federal shutdown impacts on Interior and Reclamation
The 2025 federal shutdown furloughed thousands, but Reclamation keeps water and power running while projects and research face delays.
The 2025 federal shutdown furloughed thousands, but Reclamation keeps water and power running while projects and research face delays.
The Environmental Protection Agency is retaining the hazardous designation for PFOA and PFOS under Superfund law and preparing a framework to guide future cleanup decisions, while communities raise concerns about liability for “passive receivers.”
Utah’s historic water deal allows conversion of 61,000 acre-feet from farms to cities, securing supply for 183,000 homes while honoring agricultural roots.
ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.
New Mexico Sen. Luján urges Trump to fund Navajo-Gallup pipeline or risk violating Navajo water rights and bankrupting the City of Gallup.
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