USDA updates watershed program rule to help Alaska tribal entities access funding
Approximately 30 tribes and tribal organizations now have a path forward to undertake critical watershed projects.
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Bureau of Prisons to build $505 million federal correctional institution in Kentucky
As part of the project’s approval, the BOP will buy approximately 500 acres to build a modern medium-security prison building, camp and ancillary facilities.
$125 million allocated for water recycling projects in California, Utah
Projects include rural water systems, water storage, conservation, transportation, nature-based solutions, dam safety, water purification and reuse and desalination.
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$70 million allocated to projects in 29 states to improve fish passage around outdated structures such as dams and culverts
$119 million available for landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects
10-year program will use locally led and nationally scaled projects to conserve and restore 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030
‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake
Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
$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
Water board seeks feedback on $1 billion Texas Water Fund
TWDB is seeking feedback on how to best allocate the fund’s $1 billion and will gather input through three surveys
Federal Highway Administration makes $110 million available to protect wildlife
Funding comes from the new Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, which supports projects that protect animals from being struck by vehicles
Agencies partner on water conservation efforts in Colorado River System
Agreement to conserve Lake Mead water will unlock $70 million in federal funding for water conservation projects to protect the Salton Sea in Southern California.
