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link to $55 million boost for Western water supplies announced

$55 million boost for Western water supplies announced

The Department of the Interior announced over $55 million in funding to enhance water supply resilience in Western communities amid drought and climate change.

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link to Groundwater flow and brine discharge into Dolores River studied

Groundwater flow and brine discharge into Dolores River studied

A new study highlights the impact of brine discharge on the Dolores River and explores scenarios to guide future salinity management in Colorado's Paradox Valley.

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link to 2025 Colorado River Operating Plan: Arizona hit hard

2025 Colorado River Operating Plan: Arizona hit hard

Arizona and Nevada face mandatory water reductions in 2025 due to ongoing drought and low reservoir levels in the Colorado River system.

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link to $7 million investment announced for Rio Grande water resiliency

$7 million investment announced for Rio Grande water resiliency

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced $7 million for drought resilience and water efficiency projects in Texas and New Mexico’s Rio Grande Basin.

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link to Colorado River conservation plan approved; will benefit Lake Mead

Colorado River conservation plan approved; will benefit Lake Mead

The Bureau of Reclamation approves the Imperial Irrigation District's Colorado River conservation plan, securing up to 300,000 acre-feet annually to support Lake Mead amid ongoing drought.

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link to Feds announce investment in water projects to combat drought

Feds announce investment in water projects to combat drought

The Department of the Interior announces a $105 million investment for 67 water conservation projects to enhance drought resilience across 11 states.

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  1. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  2. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  3. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

  4. Callie Humes on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    I think it is really interesting how one river supports a lot of people and a lot of communities and…

  5. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

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