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EPA announces $3 million to reduce lead in Tribal water

EPA grants $3 million to reduce lead in Tribal drinking water with projects in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Imperial Irrigation District backs Delta Project

Imperial Irrigation District endorses Delta Conveyance Project as Governor Newsom pushes fast-track to secure California’s water future.

Colorado River Basin sees key water project updates

The Bureau of Reclamation has launched a sediment mitigation study on the Verde River, scheduled a flow reduction at Davis Dam for insect control, and reopened Summit County Road 1812 near Green...

Reclamation announces $50M boost for Upper Basin states

Interior Department and basin states deploy $50M in advanced monitoring tools to strengthen water sustainability in the Colorado River Basin post-2026.

Delta pumping cutbacks begin to protect endangered fish

California cuts Delta water pumping to protect endangered fish as it explores a $2.6B plan for smarter, habitat-focused water management.

Wyoming’s Water Projects: Where the money is flowing

Wyoming invests over $114 million in water projects, focusing on LaPrele Dam, irrigation rehabilitation, and local water systems, while cutting Alkali Creek funding.

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Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
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Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…
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Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…
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