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.
Colorado River negotiations near November 11 deadline
Arizona slams Colorado while Utah stays optimistic as seven states race to reach a Colorado River deal before the November 11 federal deadline.
Queen Creek, Arizona considers landmark water investment
Queen Creek’s November meetings could secure long-term water independence through a Harquahala Basin supply and new water resource fee plan.
Casper reservoir work clears fast-track review
Wyoming DEQ grants a categorical exclusion for Casper’s $15.6 million reservoir replacement, clearing it to move forward without delay.
NM lawsuits target $165B AI megaproject over water and energy
Two lawsuits challenge New Mexico’s $165B Project Jupiter, citing water, pollution, and energy-law loopholes tied to the massive AI data center.