Tackling Water Scarcity: USDA Releases Water Adaptation Techniques Atlas
USDA's WATA, an online atlas, offers interactive case studies on addressing water scarcity in the Southwest, promoting sustainable solutions.
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NASA's JPL study warns Southern California will face more severe heat waves due to climate change, emphasizing the need to consider humidity and local geography in emergency planning.
Colorado Water Congress hosts largest ever conference on critical water issues
The largest-ever Colorado Water Congress conference emphasized bipartisan collaboration on urgent water challenges amidst growing climate concerns.
$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.
Lower Basin States reach historic Colorado River system agreement
Arizona, California and Nevada will conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water, with funding and voluntary efforts supporting sustainability of the system. A new draft environmental impact...
New Mexico brackish groundwater research facility receives funding
A facility in New Mexico will be funded by the federal government to research desalination of brackish groundwater, part of the West's efforts to combat drought and climate change.