U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

More Federal Funding Urged For White Mountain Apache Tribe Drinking Water Project

By • Feb 17, 2021
azdragonfly.org

Three congressional Democrats from Arizona are calling on federal officials to fully fund a major water system for the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The long-delayed project has kept many residents without safe and reliable drinking water. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius reports.


US: More Must Be Done To Protect Colorado River From Drought

By • Dec 18, 2020
AP Photo/John Locher, File

A set of guidelines for managing the Colorado River helped seven Western states through a dry spell.

  

Officials Warn Colorado River Levels Could Fluctuate To Meet Summer Energy Needs

By • Jul 29, 2020
NPS

Federal water managers are warning hikers and river runners below Glen Canyon Dam that Colorado River levels could suddenly fluctuate in the coming weeks. Officials plan to release more water from the dam to meet increasing summer electricity needs in the Southwest. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius reports.


Senators Seek To Designate Gila River As 'Wild And Scenic'

By • May 12, 2020
American Rivers

Portions of the Gila River would be designated as “wild and scenic” under legislation proposed by New Mexico's two U.S. senators.

Navajo Nation To Maintain Electric Line That Carried Coal-Fired Power

By Associated Press • Jan 6, 2020
en.wikipedia.org

The Navajo Nation is spending close to $2 million to maintain access to a transmission line that once carried power from a coal plant to western states.

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