Nevada weighs growth vs. conservation with a bill proposing land protections, housing expansion, and water rights reform—sparking debate. Senate considers buy-back legislation.
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U.S. invests nearly $82M in 23 tribal domestic water projects to bring clean drinking water to Indigenous communities across Western states under the Investing in America agenda.
BLM approves Nevada's Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Mine to boost critical minerals for clean energy, amid environmental and indigenous opposition over impacts.
The BLM advanced a lithium mine project in Nevada, sparking concerns over endangered species, water depletion, and environmental impact.
Nevada aims to retire over 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater with a $25M program funded by pandemic relief that pays farmers to stop pumping.
Arizona and Nevada face mandatory water reductions in 2025 due to ongoing drought and low reservoir levels in the Colorado River system.