A California Appeals Court upholds a ruling against Westlands Water District’s bid for permanent access to federally controlled water, citing missing financial information. Critics view the contract as favoring large farms over the environment and other stakeholders.
Pueblo Water’s contract with Xcel Energy requires payment for unused water at the Comanche Station, costing Xcel’s customers nearly $13 million.
After a five-year process, Queen Creek, AZ, initiates Colorado River water transfer, aiming to reduce groundwater dependency while Western Arizona counties voice concerns.
U.S. Senators introduced the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act, aiming to help farmers protect groundwater while keeping their lands productive.
A California court has suspended a federal program permitting harm to endangered coho salmon, demanding better conservation efforts.
The Interior Department has unveiled an interactive map to monitor $7.3bn invested in over 1,300 national projects.
