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Leaders from the Indigenous Resilience Center shared at the One Water Summit about their efforts to work with tribal communities on water audits, filtration systems, and other solutions.
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When water solutions are discussed, often utility and business leaders are in the room. But at the annual One Water Summit last week, Indigenous youth got a chance to weigh in.
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For years, drought and development in the West have caused water shortages for Native American tribes. Now, a new institute aims to give tribes resources and training to advocate for their water rights.
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The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.
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A new survey shows many Americans think climate change is causing harm to people right now – and they don’t expect things to get any better.
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The federal government is spending another $327 million to help fulfill water rights settlements with Native American tribes, including several in the Mountain West.
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More than 100 Democrats in Congress want to restore federal protections for wetlands and streams. Lawmakers are responding to a Supreme Court ruling from earlier this year that gutted protections for many small waterways.
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Colorado River growers say they’re ready to save water, but need to build trust with states and fedsA new survey of farmers and ranchers found they mainly trust local agencies and have not taken much advantage of state and federal payout programs.
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Cities throughout the Colorado River basin are looking to stretch out their existing water supplies in the face of climate change and steady demand. Some are turning to direct potable reuse, which treats wastewater until it's clean enough to drink.
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The Interior Department recently announced $180 million in new funding for large-scale water recycling programs. The money is available for local agencies looking to reuse wastewater, which officials say will make a big difference for western communities dealing with drought.