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.
New law targets Colorado’s wastewater permit backlog and costs
New Colorado law speeds wastewater permits, easing strain on small towns facing costly upgrades and outdated discharge standards.
Agua Caliente Tribe reaches historic water rights settlement
The Agua Caliente Tribe has reached a historic water settlement confirming groundwater rights and securing $500M in federal funding, pending Congressional approval.
Historic water rights settlement for Tule River Tribe advances
The Tule River Tribe is set to secure 5,828 acre-feet of water annually under a new $902M federal settlement. The bill also transfers over 11,000 acres to tribal trust.
Colorado River at a Crossroads: 2025 conference nears
Leaders gather June 5–6 in Boulder for a pivotal Colorado River conference. Topics include tribal rights, agriculture, Lake Powell, and new policy paths.