Nevada allocates $25 million in federal funds to encourage voluntary water rights buybacks, addressing water scarcity concerns, with high demand exceeding available funding.
Posts by Deborah
California's AB 779 enhances groundwater adjudication by improving transparency, reporting, and equitable cost-sharing, while considering small farmers and disadvantaged communities.
New Mexico official urges funding for Indian water settlements
New Mexico seeks increased funding for Indian water right settlements, anticipating federal approval for four crucial agreements, with potential state obligations of $200 million.
$500,000 prize pool: BLM’s water supply forecast competition
Bureau of Reclamation launches a $500,000 Water Supply Forecast Rodeo prize competition to enhance seasonal water supply prediction methods in the Western U.S.
Administration announces next steps for Colorado River Basin
The Biden-Harris administration is developing new guidelines for the Colorado River system to enhance water security, with public input and significant investments in water infrastructure, as the...
Introduced by over 100 House Democrats, the Clean Water Act of 2023 seeks to undo the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, a key ruling in Waters of the US.