Charlotte transit organization approves adding new toll lanes on I-77 through public-private partnership
Pete Hahnloser Court strikes down challenge to proposed major California reservoir If ruling stands, next step will be securing permits and water rights, a process planned for 2025 ahead of a construction start date in 2026
Keaton Peters $179 million to go to water recycling projects in western states Funds to flow to four projects in Utah and California to increase availability of water sources in drought-prone regions
Pete Hahnloser Interior Department announces grants to improve aquatic habitats $70 million allocated to projects in 29 states to improve fish passage around outdated structures such as dams and culverts
Adam Rollins Memphis receives EPA, state support to improve critical water infrastructure City will use a combined $52.1 million in financing from state and federal sources to modernize stormwater systems, improve facilities
Karn Dhingra Interior Department sends $25 million to Arizona to protect region’s scarce wetlands Sites selected because of their importance for resilience and drought mitigation in the American Southwest
Karn Dhingra ‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
Paul Stinson Interior Department, Oregon Tribes to work on water projects Agency announced agreement along with a pair of initiatives that include $234 million for regional water projects
Paul Stinson Construction on $14 million Austin dam expected to start in fall 2024 Project to ensure the safety of nearby residents and improve water quality is currently in the permitting phase
Government Market News Staff New Mexico unveils 50-year water conservation plan Plan prioritizes contingency planning, improving infrastructure, adapting to climate change and working with lawmakers and other stakeholders
Paul Stinson $40 million in grants available to restore California salmon, trout habitats Grant program is part of a federal effort to double the salmon population by 2025