The U.S. Forest Service urges avoiding fireworks on public lands and proposes safer alternatives, though some options raise environmental concerns.
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California’s Salton Sea: Battling ecological decline with legislative progress
The declining Salton Sea may get some relief through the proposed Salton Sea Conservancy, aiming to restore the lake and safeguard community health.
Rio Grande water dispute: Farmers in the crosshairs of proposed settlement
Farmers face hardships in the Rio Grande water dispute settlement, which focuses on conservation (including fallowing farms) and infrastructure.
A leap towards water sustainability: Salt Lake City’s innovative waterMAPS initiative
Salt Lake City launches waterMAPS, a tool allowing residents to track and optimize water use, aiming for sustainability amidst scarcity.
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe may finally have its own land
HR 2461 aims to grant the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe a reservation on ancestral land. The Tribe is currently the only federally recognized tribe in Arizona without its own land.
Water use: Study shows it’s time to stop biting the hand the feeds us
A study by California Bountiful Foundation reveals that California's agribusiness uses only 15% of the state's total water supply, debunking the common belief of excessive water consumption. Armed...