Drought Relief Working Group to address water crisis in Western U.S.
4/22/2021 1:04:11 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Arizona
California
Colorado
District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Start Date: 4/21/2021
- End Date: 12/31/2021
The Biden-Harris administration announced the formation of an Interagency Working Group to address worsening drought conditions in the West and support farmers, Tribes, and communities impacted by ongoing water shortages. The Working Group will be co-chaired by the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to build upon existing resources to help coordinate across the federal government, working in partnership with state, local, and Tribal governments to address the needs of communities suffering from drought-related impacts.
The Working Group will work to identify immediate financial and technical assistance for impacted irrigators and Tribes.
U.S. Department of the Interior (Washington, D.C.), April 21, 2021
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