Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects
Arizona senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a funding freeze that threatens Colorado River conservation, infrastructure, and water agreements.
Arizona senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a funding freeze that threatens Colorado River conservation, infrastructure, and water agreements.
The USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities to expand access to clean energy and safe drinking water.
New legislation and stricter rules aim to halt invasive mussels, protect waterways, and preserve ecosystems across the West.
Five tribes sign $43.7M deals with U.S. to conserve Colorado River water, saving thousands of acre-feet in Lake Mead and promoting sustainable use. Beyond these tribal agreements, the Bureau of Reclamation is finalizing additional water conservation deals totaling $888 million with partners in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.
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.
Tensions in southern Arizona: Governor Hobbs’ $1.5M San Pedro River grant sparks backlash from Center for Biological Diversity and others.