Water board to pay $3000 an acre-foot for groundwater retirement
To save its aquifer, the Rio Grande Water Conservation District plans to pay farmers in the San Luis Valley $3,000 an AF to retire their groundwater wells.
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California paying farmers to reduce water use (Oct18 deadline)
California will give farmers financial incentives to reduce their water use and protect wildlife and water quality in the Delta as part of a Delta Drought Response Pilot Program.
Upper Colorado River shortages leave farmers, tribes struggling
The Upper Colorado River Commission reveals through real-life stories that shortages are forcing farmers, ranchers, and tribes to make tough choices as water supplies drop, impacting communities and economies.
Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects
Arizona senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a funding freeze that threatens Colorado River conservation, infrastructure, and water agreements.
Billions in federal funding coming to rural America
The USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities to expand access to clean energy and safe drinking water.
West rallies to halt invasive mussels spread
New legislation and stricter rules aim to halt invasive mussels, protect waterways, and preserve ecosystems across the West.