BLM gives go-ahead to Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada
The BLM advanced a lithium mine project in Nevada, sparking concerns over endangered species, water depletion, and environmental impact.
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‘Tis the season for Indian water rights settlements
Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here’s a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.
Nevada farmers giving up groundwater pumping
Nevada aims to retire over 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater with a $25M program funded by pandemic relief that pays farmers to stop pumping.
Google, Coca-Cola and others invest in Verde River resilience
Major corporations like Coca-Cola, Google, and Microsoft are partnering with conservation groups to implement water resilience projects in the Verde River basin, showcasing a collaborative model for addressing water challenges.
Nevada encourages water conservation with landscape rebates
Nevada is incentivizing water conservation by offering rebates for replacing grass lawns with desert landscaping, ahead of a 2027 ban on non-functional grass irrigation.
Farmers Surprised: Judge blocks groundwater restrictions
Kings County judge grants temporary relief to farmers from state-imposed groundwater pumping restrictions in Tulare Lake subbasin.