$29.7 million allocated for Upper Colorado River Basin states
The Department of the Interior is investing funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support drought planning initiatives in the Upper Colorado River Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico,...
On October 30, New Mexico was allocated $17 million from the Department of the Interior for vital rural water projects in 2024.
In 2022, visitor spending near national parks contributed $50.3 billion to the U.S. economy, supporting 378,400 jobs, the Department of the Interior reports.
$195 million in funding announced for water resilience and ecosystem protection
The U.S. Department of the Interior is providing much-needed resources to enhance Western communities’ resilience to drought and climate change.
Lower Basin States reach historic Colorado River system agreement
Arizona, California and Nevada will conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water, with funding and voluntary efforts supporting sustainability of the system. A new draft environmental impact...
The Department of the Interior proposes the Public Lands Rule to guide balanced management, improve resilience, conserve habitats, and support responsible development.
