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Interior Department official key in Colorado River negotiations to depart

Tanya Trujillo, a senior Interior Department official, will leave her role next month after playing a vital part in negotiations over the shrinking Colorado River.

Nevada moving forward with water conservation efforts

Nevada tackles future drought concerns via the OneWater project, recycling wastewater into drinkable water, and reducing water consumption.

Aug. deadline announced for Arizona grant applications for river and riparian restoration projects

Grant applications for the FY 2024 grant cycle for capital projects, research, and water conservation must be submitted on the Arizona Water Protection Fund portal by August 25, 2023. A workshop will...

Interior Department launches interactive map to track infrastructure investments

The Interior Department has unveiled an interactive map to monitor $7.3bn invested in over 1,300 national projects.

Special Master recommends approval of Rio Grande settlement agreement in Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado Case

The Special Master backs the Rio Grande water deal among Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, which now awaits a decision by SCOTUS.

Water from the air? Innovative partnership brings drinking water to remote Arizona communities

Source Global and Local First Arizona partner to bring clean water to over 3,400 Arizonans via solar-powered hydropanels.

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Deborah on Concerns grow over zebra mussel larvae in Colorado River: “It’s an AI generated image.” Dec 17, 20:04
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Deborah on Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens: “Hopefully spring will bring lots of snow! It’s going to be tough on farmers and water managers without better snowpack.” Dec 15, 16:36