The Bureau of Reclamation awarded nearly $12M to upgrade Orchard Mesa irrigation systems, conserving water and cutting salinity in the Colorado River.
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Post-2026 Guidelines: Tribe awarded $1.1M to assess irrigation
The Colorado River Indian Tribes received $1.1M to assess an irrigation project as states race to finalize post-2026 water management agreements.
Interior Department and basin states deploy $50M in advanced monitoring tools to strengthen water sustainability in the Colorado River Basin post-2026.
Petition demands federal accountability on Colorado River waste
On May 6, 2025, NRDC and Waterkeeper groups filed a legal petition urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to stop wasteful water use in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The petition cites existing law...
New infrastructure project near Las Vegas opens for comments
Reclamation seeks public comment on a Henderson right-of-way plan for new utilities, trails, and flood control near Lake Las Vegas. Deadline: June 4.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell show small increases in water levels, but Colorado River system storage remains below average as cautious forecasts continue.