Thousands Will Live Here One Day (as Long as They Can Find Water)

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In the increasingly dry Southwest, drought and climate change pose a challenge for developers, who need to find creative ways to provide water supply to new communities. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/27/business/water-development-west.html

Arizona to Begin Work Plugging 246 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 

Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior today announced that Arizona has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/arizona-begin-work-plugging-246-orphaned-wells-through-president-bidens-bipartisan

Grand Canyon Bison Hunt Draws 45,000 Applicants to Kill 12 Animals

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment National Park Service officials want to reduce the size of a herd that they say has damaged vegetation, archaeological sites and the water supply. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/us/grand-canyon-national-park-bison-hunting.html

Secretary Jewell Celebrates Milestones for Smart Western Water Management

Published by the Department of the Interior The Colorado River Basin is just one area where the Department is working with its partners to address water conservation and other water-saving strategies. Today’s WaterSMART report and data visualization tool details progress made since 2010 to improve water conservation and help water-resource managers narrow the gap between water […]

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