Tag: water

Money Flows but the Nation’s Infrastructure Needs Grow

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Despite priority emphasis by the current and past Administrations and a record investment last year, the nation’s infrastructure needs are well documented and continue to grow. “Infrastructure” traditionally has been thought of as roads and bridges but now includes water projects, broadband, airports, etc.


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BIG Problem: Western Drought Conditions Worsen

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This story you have probably heard or read about but wanted to share it because it means BIG trouble for so much of the West and for farmers and ranchers.

Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton tasked seven states that use water from the Colorado River with determining how to cut between 2 and 4 million acre-feet of water in June, warning them that the Bureau of Reclamation would step in and “act unilaterally” to protect the system if they didn't.


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USDA Engages Public for Input on Water Quantity in the West

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is seeking public input about water quantity in the west related to existing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Acting NRCS Chief Kevin Norton will host a virtual, open public listening session Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. If additional time is deemed necessary to hear all input, a second session will be held Friday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.

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