Utah State University’s Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air issued its report to lawmakers, finding that over half of Utahans surveyed were concerned about water issues.
Category: Water News
California officials may put San Joaquin Valley groundwater agencies on probation for insufficiently addressing over-pumping concerns.
The Colorado River District is leading a coalition to invest $98.5M in Shoshone plant's historic water rights, crucial for western Colorado's river flows and ecosystem.
Nevada allocates $25 million in federal funds to encourage voluntary water rights buybacks, addressing water scarcity concerns, with high demand exceeding available funding.
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.