Interior: Drought Relief Efforts to Address Urgency of Western Water Crisis the Focus of Secretary Haaland's Visit to Denver
Secretary of the Interior
"Drought doesn't just impact one community -- it affects all of us, from farmers and ranchers to city dwellers and Tribes," said Secretary Haaland. "The Biden-Harris administration is taking action to provide relief to impacted communities now, while also making important investments that will help us wisely manage our shared resources across the West."
During her visit, Secretary Haaland also highlighted the Biden-Harris administration's whole-of-government approach to addressing the drought and confronting climate change. The President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework includes important investments that will provide much-needed funding for the western drought crisis by investing in water efficiency and recycling programs, Tribal water settlements, and dam safety.
Also at today's event was Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
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The Administration's commitment to addressing the drought crisis was reflected in the President's FY22 budget proposal, which includes a
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