Upper Basin states extend water conservation rewards; a University of Wyoming and Western Landowners Alliance survey reveals a significant trust gap and lack of program awareness among farmers.
Monsoon rains have aided Utah’s water resources, but the shrinking Great Salt Lake faces environmental and financial challenges, drawing global attention.
The Rio Grande faces drying stretches near Albuquerque, while El Paso Water invests $7M in clean-up after a major wastewater spill.
The recent rule change for waters of the US still faces uncertainty and possible legal challenges.
Progress is being made on a major Eastern New Mexico water project, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to provide reliable water to 70,000 residents.
A California Appeals Court upholds a ruling against Westlands Water District’s bid for permanent access to federally controlled water, citing missing financial information. Critics view the contract as favoring large farms over the environment and other stakeholders.
