Irrigation dips nationwide; Colorado River States feel the strain
US irrigation declines since 2018, including Colorado River Basin states. Farmers adopt water-saving tech amid rising costs, highlighting the need for sustainable strategies.
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Google, Coca-Cola and others invest in Verde River resilience
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Upper Klamath Lake diversions ended, threatening crops and farms
The Bureau of Reclamation announced that diversions of Upper Klamath Lake water will end for the irrigation season, putting in jeopardy the production of row crops by farms that rely on the water.
By awarding grants to secondary water delivery providers so that they can install meters, the State of Utah anticipates achieving significant water savings.
With the Rio Grande drying up near Albuquerque, irrigators may need to stop diverting water to honor the Pueblos' senior water rights. This curtailment has not happened since the 1980s.
As a young person, I care about drought for a few reasons, including its effect on wildlife and our farmers. It even affects our ability to irrigate our gardens that we rely on for healthy food.