Groundbreaking on phase two of the Salton Sea restoration begins, supported by $250M in federal funds for dust control, water conservation, and habitat protection.
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New funding announced for Upper Colorado River Basin restoration
The Department of the Interior announced a $500 million funding opportunity for ecosystem restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin to combat drought impacts.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced $520 million to revitalize aging water infrastructure across the West, enhancing water delivery, safety, and climate resilience.
$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,...
On October 30, New Mexico was allocated $17 million from the Department of the Interior for vital rural water projects in 2024.
In 2022, visitor spending near national parks contributed $50.3 billion to the U.S. economy, supporting 378,400 jobs, the Department of the Interior reports.