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.
Federal shutdown impacts on Interior and Reclamation
The 2025 federal shutdown furloughed thousands, but Reclamation keeps water and power running while projects and research face delays.
EPA moves forward on PFAS cleanup rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is retaining the hazardous designation for PFOA and PFOS under Superfund law and preparing a framework to guide future cleanup decisions, while communities raise concerns about liability for “passive receivers.”
Utah water deal allows conversion of ag water to municipal use
Utah’s historic water deal allows conversion of 61,000 acre-feet from farms to cities, securing supply for 183,000 homes while honoring agricultural roots.
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.