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link to $29.7 million allocated for Upper Colorado River Basin states

$29.7 million allocated for Upper Colorado River Basin states

The Department of the Interior is investing funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support drought planning initiatives in the Upper Colorado River Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico,...

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link to Milestones: A $1.08 billion boost for Tribes in Colorado River states

Milestones: A $1.08 billion boost for Tribes in Colorado River states

Two years in, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated over $1 billion to Native American tribes, focusing on infrastructure and community development.

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link to New Mexico receives $17 million for rural water projects

New Mexico receives $17 million for rural water projects

On October 30, New Mexico was allocated $17 million from the Department of the Interior for vital rural water projects in 2024.

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link to $50 million investment announced to help protect and sustain the Colorado River System

$50 million investment announced to help protect and sustain the Colorado River System

The Department of the Interior announced a $50M investment over five years for water infrastructure and drought data collection in the Upper Colorado River Basin.

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link to $195 million in funding announced for water resilience and ecosystem protection

$195 million in funding announced for water resilience and ecosystem protection

The U.S. Department of the Interior is providing much-needed resources to enhance Western communities’ resilience to drought and climate change.

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link to $152 million allocated for water storage projects in the west

$152 million allocated for water storage projects in the west

The Department of Interior is investing $152M in six Western US water projects to boost drinking water supply and climate resilience.

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