The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Tag: Department of the Interior
The feds scrapped a major 2024 conservation rule and proposed the first grazing update since 1995, reshaping how the West's public lands are managed.
The Interior Department will invest $250 million in public lands ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with support from private and philanthropic partners.
Massive federal firings trigger fears over public lands, water
Mass federal firings spark fears of wildfire risks, water issues, and diminishing public land management nationwide.
The Department of the Interior has allocated $125 million to five major water recycling projects in California and Utah to enhance drought resilience and create new water sources.
Groundbreaking on phase two of the Salton Sea restoration begins, supported by $250M in federal funds for dust control, water conservation, and habitat protection.