Interior launches $250M public lands program
The Interior Department will invest $250 million in public lands ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with support from private and philanthropic partners.
The Interior Department will invest $250 million in public lands ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with support from private and philanthropic partners.
New Colorado law speeds wastewater permits, easing strain on small towns facing costly upgrades and outdated discharge standards.
The Agua Caliente Tribe has reached a historic water settlement confirming groundwater rights and securing $500M in federal funding, pending Congressional approval.
The Tule River Tribe is set to secure 5,828 acre-feet of water annually under a new $902M federal settlement. The bill also transfers over 11,000 acres to tribal trust.
Leaders gather June 5–6 in Boulder for a pivotal Colorado River conference. Topics include tribal rights, agriculture, Lake Powell, and new policy paths.
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal slashes over $8B from key water programs, including $609M from Utah’s Central Utah Project, sparking uncertainty and concern.