The unanimous decision is a win for property rights. This week, the Supreme Court restricted the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers…
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States Reach Deal on Colorado River Water
Interior Department will conduct an environmental review before federal authorization is given. An agreement to draw less water from the Colorado River was reached over the weekend between…
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Interior Announces Desalination Facility Funding
The investment will advance studies and pilots for advanced water delivery and purification. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in…
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Energy Department Adds Dishwashers to Energy Efficiency List
New standards are being established to make home appliances “climate-friendly.” U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced that household dishwashers will receive new efficiency standards as part of…
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Secretary Haaland Represents U.S. at U.N Water Conference
The secretary highlights U.S. actions to address climate crisis. The United Nations (UN) held their 2023 Water Conference in New York City, where Secretary of the Interior Deb…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Tribal Water Rights
The Colorado River is at a historic low. In a 1969 treaty, the federal government guaranteed the Navajo Nation it would meet its agricultural needs, including water. In…
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$580 Million Allocated for Indian Water Rights Settlements
Federal funding will provide Tribal communities with clean water and water infrastructure. The Department of the Interior announced an additional $580 million for Indian water rights, providing clean…
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California Leaves State Water Agreement
The flow of the Colorado River dwindling rapidly. This week, California separated itself from a water distribution agreement with six other states to address the Western water crisis…
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Interior Official Visits Drought Resilience Projects
The Assistant Secretary for Water and Science visits several sites. The Department of the Interior is organizing a number of drought resiliency projects through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,…
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Interior Invests in 36 Drought Resiliency Projects
Selected projects intended to increase stores of clean drinking water. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced that 36 drought resiliency projects will receive $84.7 million through…
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