The Department of the Interior announced over $55 million in funding to enhance water supply resilience in Western communities amid drought and climate change.
Tag: drought resilience
$179 million is invested to fund water reuse projects in California and Utah to combat drought and increase water security. Over 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply is expected annually.
$60 million investment boosts water conservation in Rio Grande Basin
The Biden administration announced a $60 million investment for water conservation and drought resilience in the Rio Grande Basin to enhance climate resiliency and water security.
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.
California DWR partners with district on key projects, programs
California's Department of Water Resources funds projects for sustainable agriculture and groundwater storage in Riverside County. Projects include CropSWAP and recharge.
New Mexico brackish groundwater research facility receives funding
A facility in New Mexico will be funded by the federal government to research desalination of brackish groundwater, part of the West's efforts to combat drought and climate change.