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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten $3.2B Water Conservation Efforts

7/14/2025

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President Trump’s proposal to cut the WaterSMART program threatens over $3.2 billion dedicated to vital water conservation efforts in the West since 2010. This funding has fueled more than 2,350 projects, from habitat restoration to drought preparedness. As drought conditions worsen, organizations are rallying Congress to protect this essential lifeline.

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Story summary

President Trump’s proposal to cut the WaterSMART program threatens over $3.2 billion dedicated to vital water conservation efforts in the West since 2010. This funding has fueled more than 2,350 projects, from habitat restoration to drought preparedness. As drought conditions worsen, organizations are rallying Congress to protect this essential lifeline.