Watershed Restoration Initiative warns of shrinking acreage and seeks funding to sustain rehabilitation work DNR watershed program director Tyler Thompson told the appropriations subcommittee WRI has completed nearly 3,000 projects over 20 years but faces reduced acreage and federal funding; he highlighted Monroe Canyon rehabilitation as a case study and presented a pipeline of shovel‑ready projects needing funding.

The Watershed Restoration Initiative is celebrating 20 years of successful projects, but dwindling funds threaten its vital restoration efforts across Utah.

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Senate approves $270K for Fish and Game fire recovery efforts Senate passes motion for $270,000 addition to Fish and Game for fire recovery.

Idaho lawmakers just approved a crucial $270,000 funding boost for the Department of Fish and Game to aid in wildlife recovery after the devastating Valley Fire.

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