US government dedicates $60M to Rio Grande projects in New Mexico & West Texas for climate resilience, announced by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

The US government has dedicated $60 million to projects along the Rio Grande in New Mexico and West Texas to enhance the river's resilience against climate change and growing demands. The funding, announced by US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, marks the first disbursement from the Inflation Reduction Act for a basin outside the Colorado River system. The projects will focus on capturing more stormwater runoff and improving existing infrastructure.

May 10, 2024
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