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.
Rural households show strong support for water reuse
New research shows small-town households are willing to pay for water reuse programs that help prevent future shortages and strengthen local water security.
New Mexico fire victims face hurdles for well contamination aid
New Mexico well contamination may qualify for FEMA compensation, but residents must prove injuries and a direct link to the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.
Utah pushes for transparency in data center water use
Utah lawmakers advance a bill requiring data centers to report annual water use, with fines for noncompliance and public disclosure of non-identifying totals.
New Mexico: Project Jupiter sparks public backlash
Lawmakers warn that Project Jupiter’s fast-tracked deal risks water strain, pollution, and weak public oversight in southern New Mexico.