The Newlands Resolution refers to a significant legislative measure passed in the United States in 1902. It aimed to promote the development of irrigation projects in the arid western states. This resolution was part of a broader effort to manage water resources effectively and support agricultural growth in regions that faced water scarcity. The resolution was named after Francis Newlands, a U.S. Senator from Nevada who championed the initiative. It laid the groundwork for the establishment of the Reclamation Service, which later became the Bureau of Reclamation. This agency focuses on water management and the construction of dams and irrigation systems to enhance agricultural productivity.