August 21, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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Interior Orders a 21% Colorado River Cut for Arizona, California and Nevada After Seven-State Talks Collapse

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed the 2027-2028 Colorado River operating guidelines on Friday, Aug. 21, imposing mandatory delivery cuts on the three Lower Basin states after three years of talks among the seven...

August 21, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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Park Service Shelves About 1,500 Approved Maintenance Projects Worth $400 Million to Clear the Way for Trump's Freedom 250 Work

National Park Service employees were directed from Washington to move maintenance projects already approved for this year onto a new "low priority" list while work sought by the White House took precedence, according to...

July 14, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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Conservation Groups Sue Over Repeal of the Endangered Species Act 'Harm' Rule

On July 14, 2026, a coalition of conservation groups led by Earthjustice — including the Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, Conservation Law Foundation, and others — filed suit in federal district court in...