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USDA funds water-saving projects to support Western agriculture

Written by Deborah

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.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs’ San Pedro River grant draws mixed reactions

Written by Deborah

Tensions in southern Arizona: Governor Hobbs’ $1.5M San Pedro River grant sparks backlash from Center for Biological Diversity and others.

Nevada water purification facility to break ground in 2025

Written by Deborah

Reno secures $128M EPA funding to build an advanced water purification facility, enhancing water sustainability and supplying 2 million gallons of drinking water daily.

Public hearing set for groundwater management in southern Arizona

Written by Deborah

ADWR schedules a public hearing to discuss making Willcox Groundwater Basin an AMA due to significant groundwater depletion and land subsidence.

SCOTUS Case: States join Utah in fight for land control

Written by Deborah

Western states challenge federal land control in Supreme Court, seeking local sovereignty and economic benefits over “unappropriated lands.”

BLM gives go-ahead to Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada

Written by Nevada Current (Creative Commons)

The BLM advanced a lithium mine project in Nevada, sparking concerns over endangered species, water depletion, and environmental impact.

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