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.
ASU’s Kyl Center outlines Colorado River risks for 2026
ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.
Navajo-Gallup Pipeline faces collapse without federal aid
New Mexico Sen. Luján urges Trump to fund Navajo-Gallup pipeline or risk violating Navajo water rights and bankrupting the City of Gallup.
Colorado River conservation bill clears House committee
A new bill could unlock millions for river restoration without new taxes. See how this simple fix helps endangered species and habitats.
Interior launches $250M public lands program
The Interior Department will invest $250 million in public lands ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with support from private and philanthropic partners.