Nevada seeks to buy and permanently retire water rights
Nevada allocates $25 million in federal funds to encourage voluntary water rights buybacks, addressing water scarcity concerns, with high demand exceeding available funding.
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Utah city buys historic water rights for sustainability
Seeking to shore up its water supply, the Cedar City Council approved a $11.4M purchase of old water rights from LeBaron Ranch Holdings.
Upper Basin States renew conservation incentives amid trust gaps
Upper Basin states extend water conservation rewards; a University of Wyoming and Western Landowners Alliance survey reveals a significant trust gap and lack of program awareness among farmers.
Utah: Promising rainfall and the fight to save Great Salt Lake
Monsoon rains have aided Utah’s water resources, but the shrinking Great Salt Lake faces environmental and financial challenges, drawing global attention.
Rio Grande’s Challenges: Drying stretches and wastewater clean-up
The Rio Grande faces drying stretches near Albuquerque, while El Paso Water invests $7M in clean-up after a major wastewater spill.
WOTUS: New federal water pollution rule draws mixed reaction
The recent rule change for waters of the US still faces uncertainty and possible legal challenges.