Pro-Agriculture, bipartisan Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act introduced
U.S. Senators introduced the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act, aiming to help farmers protect groundwater while keeping their lands productive.
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Largest ag water district in the US sees success with groundwater recharge
California's Westlands Water District is implementing groundwater recharge projects to store 200,000 acre-feet of water by Feb 2024, bolstering drought resilience.
Agricultural interests across rural America are pleased with the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett, tightening the reach of federal regulations on clean water.
Increased snowmelt has boosted Rio Grande water flow in southern New Mexico, benefiting farmers, wildlife, and residents. Despite this, experts warn one good year won't solve ongoing water issues.
The USDA released its "Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action" that identifies challenges and strategies for the arid west.
The costs of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and other operational costs may prove to be unsustainable for California farmers, who face huge economic challenges as commodity prices are at...