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California Water Code Amendment curbs speculative investments by funds in water rights

Calif. House passes AB 1205, limiting speculative water rights investments. Agricultural associations oppose, citing potential hindrances to reliable supply.

Nevada lawmakers hope to tackle the driest state’s woes

Nevada lawmakers introduce legislation that could limit residential use, buy back over-appropriated rights, and use science for groundwater decisions.

Water Conservation: HOAs vs. Artificial Turf

With worsening drought conditions, some homeowners want to install artificial turf. But some homeowners associations reject the idea. Colorado passed legislation regulating HOAs treatment of...

Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act introduced

H.R. 4099, the Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act, aims to establish multi-million dollar competitive grant program within the Department of the Interior for large-scale water...

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