Trump Releases $47M for Colorado Drought Projects

The Trump administration has released $47 million for four key water projects in Colorado, aiming to combat the severe drought in the Colorado River Basin. The Biden administration has promised an additional $152 million under the Inflation Reduction Act. This week, the Bureau of Reclamation approved $25.6 million for seventeen projects in southwest Colorado, $4.6 million for wetland restoration, and $750,000 for Gunnison sage grouse improvements. These projects will enhance fish habitats, repair irrigation ditches, and convert waste lagoons into wetlands, bolstering resilience against the drought. While six other Colorado projects have already secured $59 million, larger projects like the $40 million push by the Colorado River District to buy water rights from the Shoshone Power Plant are still pending. Local leaders are optimistic but emphasize the need for swift contract approvals, as this years weak snowpack exacerbates the crisis. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f82652680e0797a3