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$8.5M to go towards the conservation of endangered Colorado River species

WASHINGTON (KYMA, KECY) - The Bureau of Reclamation announced $8.5 million that will go into the recovery of endangered species and conservation in the Colorado River.

Funding for the conservation of these endangered species is coming from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will help change the river's water intake system.

“Investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in this program is a proven, effective way to reduce impacts to the environment and endangered fish species that are caused by operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of water diversion facilities,” said Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton. “With drought putting more pressure than ever on water projects and the environment, the investment announced today will tackle known facility needs and help assure the continued survival of endangered fish species in the Colorado River Basin."

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