Upper basin states to encourage water conservation
Using federal funds, the upper basin states will encourage Colorado River water users to save water by paying them to not use their water rights.
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Farming town in California about to run out of water
The farming community of Coalinga is projected to run out of water by December 1. The city has only one source of water: an allotment from the Federal government. Farmers have been chopping down their almond and pistachio trees and residents have been on water restrictions for months.
Arizona responds to Colorado River shortage reductions
Hit hardest by the Bureau of Reclamation’s cuts to Colorado River withdrawals, Arizona submitted an August 30 letter to the federal government outlining water conservation goals achieved since 1980 and aggressive measures that mirror Nevada’s proposals. State officials opine that Arizona is a disproportionate burden of reductions for the benefit of others who have not contributed.
Attorney General asked to look into water rights abuse, drought profiteering
When water is scarce, should private investors and hedge funds have the right to buy up water rights, forcing farmers and others to pay even more per acre-foot? The California legislature and a supervisor in Arizona are asking the feds to look into drought profiteering and other matters.
California Farm Bureau looks to water storage and regulation
Facing drought and other challenges, California farms are looking at groundwater recharge to help with water predictability issues.
Drought fuels an early wildfire season
Fueled by drought conditions, the wildfire season in the Western states has started early. Drought is expected to continue into the “traditional” fire season.