Approximately $30 million heads to rural water systems

The EPA announced approximately $30 million on July 24, 2026, to fund training for small and rural water systems, split among three national groups.

Critical Colorado River plan drops next week

Interior Secretary Burgum met with all seven Basin State governors July 21 as a landmark post-2026 Colorado River operating plan nears release.

Golden State Water eyes Norwalk system in $5.25M deal

Golden State Water Company moves to acquire a Norwalk, California water system serving nearly 900 customers, pending state regulatory approval later in 2026.

$500K available for Utah wildfire-hit farm producers

Utah farmers and ranchers hit by wildfires have until July 31, 2026, to apply for $500,000 in federal emergency conservation funding.

The Roundup: Colorado River crisis hits farms and small towns

Lake Powell nears a critical level while farms, ranches and small towns across the Colorado River Basin struggle with shrinking water supplies.

Drought triggers emergency releases on Yampa River

Water managers began releasing stored water from Elkhead Reservoir on July 13, 2026, to protect Yampa River farms and endangered fish during severe drought.

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