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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The public is invited to attend a free seminar on Water in Wyoming. The November event is sponsored by the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation.
Agencies request emergency measure to balance floods and drought
State and federal officials are working together to balance out water supply and quality issues caused by extreme weather conditions in California.
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...
Prove it or lose it: Nevada announces deadline for pre-statutory proofs
Pre-statutory water right holders in Nevada have until the end of 2027 to submit proofs of water use. Prior appropriation and beneficial use are key concepts in Nevada's water law.
Colorado recently enacted legislation directing two state-run universities and the Colorado Water Institute to research the use of blockchain and other emerging technologies for water management.