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Feds announce investment in water projects to combat drought

The Department of the Interior announces a $105 million investment for 67 water conservation projects to enhance drought resilience across 11 states.

Kelly and Sinema secure over $10M for Pinal County Water Supply

Arizona Senators Kelly and Sinema secure over $10 million to improve Pinal County's water supply, ensuring safe drinking water and increasing drought resiliency amid record drought conditions.

Colorado River system conservation funding announced

The Biden-Harris administration has allocated $63.4 million for Colorado River water conservation funding to tackle the ongoing drought. This investment supports various initiatives aimed at...

More than $84 million invested in drought resiliency projects

Another round of funding was announced today for drought resiliency programs. Six of the 7 Colorado River Compact states have programs receiving Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding in today's...

Drought resiliency report highlights federal progress to date

After its creation about a year ago, the administration’s Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group has released its first summary of federal actions taken to date. $13 billion in water-related...

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