UCLA Report: Cities pay hundreds, farms pay pennies for water
A UCLA–NRDC report reveals that many agricultural districts pay little or nothing for Colorado River water while cities face soaring costs.
A UCLA–NRDC report reveals that many agricultural districts pay little or nothing for Colorado River water while cities face soaring costs.
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.
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.
EPA’s new RealWaterTA program refocuses technical assistance on helping drinking water and wastewater systems maintain compliance and improve infrastructure.
Arizona connected small water systems to municipal supplies to eliminate PFAS, delivering compliant drinking water years ahead of federal deadlines.
Arizona lawmakers advance budget and legislative proposals in January 2026 addressing Colorado River shortages, irrigation efficiency, ranching costs, and brackish groundwater.