Historic agreement grants the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) control over their water rights, boosting tribal sovereignty and flexibility in water management.
Tag: Investing in America
$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,...
$51 million invested in ecosystem restoration across 8 states
Eighteen projects across eight states are funded through President Biden's Investing in America agenda for aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Biden-Harris administration allocates $72M for Salton Sea restoration to protect wildlife and communities.
Historic deal conserves 100,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water
The federal government and the Imperial Irrigation District of California reach an agreement for the conservation of 100,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead, boosting Colorado River water supply and a...
Fifth National Climate Assessment coincides with historic funding
Coinciding with the release of the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, additional funds for western water projects are announced.