Fed Funds Fight Against Gunk-Clogged Arizona Reservoirs
Published Date: 7/11/2025
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Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation is getting ready to study how to fix sediment buildup in the Verde Reservoirs in Arizona, which affects water supply for local communities. They want to make sure the reservoirs hold more water and stay reliable for the future. People have a chance to share their thoughts soon, and this project is backed by big federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Sediment cleanup to protect water supply
If you live in Maricopa or Yavapai Counties, Arizona, the Bureau of Reclamation will prepare an environmental impact statement to study restoring lost water capacity at Horseshoe Reservoir and reducing sediment buildup in the Verde Reservoirs. The study aims to increase surface water yield for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project (SRFRP) Verde River reservoir system and is authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58, section 40902(a)(1)(B)(i)).
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