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.
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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.
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.
Arizona weighs water security and farm costs in 2026
Arizona lawmakers advance budget and legislative proposals in January 2026 addressing Colorado River shortages, irrigation efficiency, ranching costs, and brackish groundwater.
House fails to override Colorado water project veto
The U.S. House failed to override President Trump’s veto of a bipartisan Colorado water financing bill, leaving long delayed rural pipeline funding unchanged.
Arizona data centers raise power and water questions
New data center projects in Southern Arizona raise questions about electricity rates, water use, and regulatory oversight as approvals move forward.