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VOLUME 121 | ISSUE 32
WEEK OF AUGUST 8, 2024
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Federal water projects dream big Federal funds to address drought, water conservation in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming BY SHANNON MULLANE THE COLORADO SUN
The federal government has planned since 2022 to spend $450 million on water projects in four Western states, including Colorado. Last week, water officials finally learned which projects are eligible — and they’re planning to dream big. The funding is part of the federal government’s plan to address the impacts of drought in the overstretched Colorado River Basin. It will, in part, be used for projects that restore habitats and ecosystems or offer other environmental benefits, according to an announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation July 22. A second application period, which opens later this year, will focus on long-term water conservation efforts using the same bucket of funds. The door seems to be wide open for larger-scale projects — with more flexibility and fewer hurdles for applicants, several groups said. SEE WATER, P9
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