Millions head to California rivers to help fish survive
Federal agencies awarded $44.3 million to restore salmon and sturgeon habitat and fund critical fish science studies across California’s Central Valley rivers.
Federal agencies awarded $44.3 million to restore salmon and sturgeon habitat and fund critical fish science studies across California’s Central Valley rivers.
A Napa County grand jury found St. Helena’s water rates nearly tripled since 2011 — yet aging pipes still deliver discolored, foul-tasting water to residents.
A federal appeals court ruled the Endangered Species Act governs Klamath Project water operations, as farmers face a 169,460 acre-foot shortfall in 2026.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
All 33 New Mexico counties have been designated drought disaster areas, making farmers and ranchers eligible for low-interest emergency loans.
Hoover Dam will receive $52 million in upgrades, including new turbines built to operate during lower Lake Mead conditions.