Water board to pay $3000 an acre-foot for groundwater retirement
To save its aquifer, the Rio Grande Water Conservation District plans to pay farmers in the San Luis Valley $3,000 an AF to retire their groundwater wells.
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California paying farmers to reduce water use (Oct18 deadline)
California will give farmers financial incentives to reduce their water use and protect wildlife and water quality in the Delta as part of a Delta Drought Response Pilot Program.
BLM gives go-ahead to Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada
The BLM advanced a lithium mine project in Nevada, sparking concerns over endangered species, water depletion, and environmental impact.
‘Tis the season for Indian water rights settlements
Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here’s a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.
Nevada farmers giving up groundwater pumping
Nevada aims to retire over 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater with a $25M program funded by pandemic relief that pays farmers to stop pumping.
Google, Coca-Cola and others invest in Verde River resilience
Major corporations like Coca-Cola, Google, and Microsoft are partnering with conservation groups to implement water resilience projects in the Verde River basin, showcasing a collaborative model for addressing water challenges.