drought resilience

New federal funds to boost Upper Colorado River habitat

New federal funds support Upper Colorado River habitat restoration, drought resilience, and water savings in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

$849 million to boost aging infrastructure, drought resilience

Biden-Harris administration invests $849M to modernize water systems, boost drought resilience, and protect the Colorado River Basin.

$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.

$179 million invested in western water reuse projects

$179 million is invested to fund water reuse projects in California and Utah to combat drought and increase water security. Over 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply is expected annually.

$60 million investment boosts water conservation in Rio Grande Basin

The Biden administration announced a $60 million investment for water conservation and drought resilience in the Rio Grande Basin to enhance climate resiliency and water security.

Federal funds tackle Tribal drought, revitalize Colorado River

Biden administration allocates $16.5M for Tribal water access and $295M for California's water conservation in Lake Mead.

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