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Utah secures $7.2 million for dam upgrades

Utah receives $7.2 million in federal funding to upgrade its aging and high-hazard dams, prioritizing safety and responsible water management.

$73 million for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project announced

The Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Apache and Gallup communities currently rely on a rapidly depleting groundwater supply. The water quality is poor. A recently-announced $73 million contract for another...

Over $300 million infrastructure funds for water reuse projects allocated

The Bureau of Reclamation announced the allocation of over $300 million in infrastructure funding for water reuse projects this week. The selected projects will advance drought resilience and are...

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