Homeland announces extensions into both basins as Interior Secretary issues new operating guidelines for Lake Mead.

The entities involved

• Navajo →

  human settlement in Arizona, United States of America

  Nothing else this week.

• Lake Mead →

  lake in Johnston County, Wyoming, United States

  • Arizona and Nevada face severe water cuts due to deadlock over the Colorado River's impact on Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Sun 23:35
  • Pollution from 122 major oil, gas, coal, and cement companies is causing water loss in Lake Mead.Sat 08:53
• Doug Burgum →

  United States Secretary of the Interior

  • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has directed the National Park Service to review park recreation rules for Grand Teton National Park.Mon 16:38
  • Administration initiated the removal of exhibits at Independence National Historical Park following a judge's review.Mon 12:56

Related events

• Lake Powell and Lake Mead are now managed under a new long-term framework that represents the interests of the Basin States.Aug 1
• The Navajo Nation, in partnership with the National Park Service, has temporarily administered the canyon site.Sep 16
• Indiana is currently experiencing flooding while reservoirs supply water to the southwestern US.Sep 6
• Nevada challenges federal operational plans for Lake Powell and Lake Mead.Sep 13