Colorado lawmakers back funding to purchase historic water rights for the Shoshone Permanency Project to sustain Colorado River flows.
Tag: drought mitigation
New funding announced for Upper Colorado River Basin restoration
The Department of the Interior announced a $500 million funding opportunity for ecosystem restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin to combat drought impacts.
Bureau of Reclamation to receive $1.4 billion in proposed budget
The administration's proposed 2014 budget for the Bureau of Reclamation prioritizes climate resiliency and drought mitigation.
Department of Interior to receive 17% increase in proposed budget
The Department of Interior will receive about $2.5 billion more in funding this year to address tribal and environmental issues.