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Burgum pledges attention to Colorado River, Glen Canyon dam concerns and reclamation projects
Summary
Senators pressed nominee Doug Burgum on the Colorado River crisis, Glen Canyon Dam limitations and federal reclamation projects; Burgum said he would prioritize collaborative, innovative solutions and meet with relevant stakeholders if confirmed.
Water management on the Colorado River, Bureau of Reclamation projects and Glen Canyon Dam deficiencies were raised repeatedly during Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing.
Nut graf: With 2026 deadline pressures and shrinking flows, senators from Colorado River basin states urged the nominee to engage on collaborative solutions, update infrastructure and prioritize reclamation projects and…
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