Groundbreaking on phase two of the Salton Sea restoration begins, supported by $250M in federal funds for dust control, water conservation, and habitat protection.
Tag: Colorado River system
Aggressive new agreements signed to save Colorado River water
U.S. launches major effort to conserve Colorado River, signing deals to save over 790,000 acre-feet amid historic drought using Biden's Investing in America funds.
Lake Powell is at 34.13% of capacity with below-average inflows and dam releases below the minimum requirement as of May 28, 2024.
Arizona works to conserve water in the Colorado River system
With $63.4 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding, Arizona works to save up to 984,429 acre-feet of Colorado River water by 2026.
Federal funds tackle Tribal drought, revitalize Colorado River
Biden administration allocates $16.5M for Tribal water access and $295M for California's water conservation in Lake Mead.
Seeking sustainable solutions for Colorado River’s shrinking supply
Anticipating Colorado River shortages, Nevada enacts a law for potential household limits while Colorado River states and tribes seek a permanent conservation agreement.