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Through collaborative efforts earlier this summer, the Bureau of Reclamation and the State of Wyoming reached an agreement on last spring’s water management operations for the Upper Snake River basin

The Upper Snake River Basin’s reservoir capacity is nearing its limit as the Portneuf River continues to flood, but the National Weather Service isn’t concerned about spillover from reservoirs in

President Joe Biden has designated new national monuments in Nevada and Texas - and some in Arizona say it is time to do the same for the Grand Canyon region. Just last month, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland met with politicians, community leaders and members of the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition. ...

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a $161 million investment in habitat and wildland restoration projects in 11 western states. Alaska is scheduled to receive $5 million for the Birch Creek and Fortymile Wild and Scenic Rivers, two of the states most iconic recreational waterways. Birch Creek is a 150-mile tributary of the Yukon River, popular with whitewater rafters for its challenging, multiday excursions. ...

Across West, author Steven Hawley writes, logic that justified damming rivers is wrong. Like Yosemite battle over Hetch Hetchy, Greater Yellowstone had its own fights

The federal government is investing $161 million into restoration projects across the West. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has selected 21 projects, including three in Idaho, for the funds - which originate from the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress last year. ...

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has selected projects across the West for restoration funds. Three of those projects are in Idaho.

State wildlife agencies across the West have approved major reductions to 2023 deer tags after a tough winter and amidst drought and disease.

To preserve ecosystems, the state is tapping into its water bank, and local officials are calling on the Department of Interior to intervene.

To preserve ecosystems, the state is tapping into its water bank, and local officials are calling on the Department of Interior to intervene.