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How Trump is already adding to Colorado River water worries

Federal and state officials are concerned about the Colorado River water supply due to President Donald Trump's actions, which have led to potential staff cuts at the Bureau of Reclamation, the agency responsible for managing the river's dams.
Concerns about dam safety have increased due to low agency morale, and discussions on how to protect key staff members are ongoing.
A funding freeze previously halted grants, complicating negotiations among the seven Western states over Colorado River water usage, but was reinstated after local lawmakers intervened.
The Gila River Indian Community had its funding turned off, raising alarms among Arizona lawmakers who pushed for restoration to prevent water level drops in Lake Mead.

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Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply farmers with water and protect communities from floods, employees and industry experts warn.The Bureau of Reclamation provides water and hydropower to the public in 17 western states. Nearly 400 agency workers have been cut through the Trump reduction plan, an administration official said. “Reductions…

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Water is the other US-Mexico border crisis, and the supply crunch is getting worse • Utah News Dispatch

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Trump Pushes Corporate Takeover of National Forests to Increase Timber Production

Forest Service employees fear the administration’s moves to strip environmental protections and reduce the federal workforce could have devastating consequences for public lands. The post Trump Pushes Corporate Takeover of National Forests to Increase Timber Production appeared first on .

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If service to the citizen improves or worsens, President Trump will own it

Successive presidents, including President Donald Trump, have made it policy to improve the service citizens get from the federal government. But with all of the reductions in the federal workforce going on, American University professor emeritus Bob Tobias says it threatens service. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss. Interview transcript: Tom Temin: And customer service is owned by an administration. And you’re saying that w…

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Why Trump is already worrying the people in charge of the Colorado River

Trump’s early actions, including ordering the US Army Corps of Engineers to open two California dams, have led to concerns over the stability of the region’s water.

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