Biden sets new target to protect vast US water sources
Source: Reuters
April 23, 2024 5:17 AM EDT Updated an hour ago
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Tuesday set a new goal to protect vast U.S. water sources, from rivers to wetlands, as part of a series of announcements marking Earth Week.
The administration plans to announce a new goal of protecting, restoring and reconnecting 8 million acres (3.2 million hectares) of threatened wetlands and 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of rivers and streams, according to White House documents.
The White House, which is hosting a water summit on Tuesday, also plans to pledge $1 billion to deliver clean water to households on Native American land.
Half of Tribal households do not have access to clean drinking water or adequate sanitation, the administration said. Meanwhile, much of the country's west has been plagued by drought for decades, driven by climate change.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-sets-new-target-protect-vast-us-water-sources-2024-04-23/
White House FACT SHEET - FACT SHEET: At White House Water Summit, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bold National Goal to Protect and Restore Freshwater Resources, Delivers Over $1 Billion for Tribal Clean Water Projects
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