Nation Feds finalizing $250 million in water-saving measures to help drought-stricken Lake Mead March 11, 2023Brandon Loomis, Arizona RepublicComments Off on Feds finalizing $250 million in water-saving measures to help drought-stricken Lake Mead The $250 million announced Friday, which is expected to help the Colorado River and Lake Mead this year, is part of a $4 billion drought-relief fund.