After warning 138 water systems for safety violations affecting 160,000 people, New Mexico invests $78M in water infrastructure. Progress has been made, but challenges remain.
Tag: environment
Nederland CO repeals “rights of nature” in favor of reservoir
Nederland's town board unanimously repealed the 2021 "Rights of Nature" resolution for Boulder Creek, prioritizing water security amid legal opposition from environmental groups.
Bill on Utah Lake study to aid Great Salt Lake raises concerns
Utah bill mandates a study of Utah Lake's water quality and other values and raises the potential of using the lake to aid the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
Colorado Governor signs executive order on environmental actions
On September 13, Governor Polis signed an order enhancing air quality and promoting water conservation in Colorado's state facilities.
A Texas judge allowed El Paso Water's lawsuit against New Mexico environment authorities to proceed, contesting a $1.2m fine for a 2021 sewage spill into the Rio Grande. The case questions the...
Endangered fish recovery funds awarded to Colorado Basin states
The Bureau of Reclamation has allocated $20 million in infrastructure funds to five Colorado River Basin states for selected endangered fish recovery projects.