Aggressive new agreements signed to save Colorado River water
U.S. launches major effort to conserve Colorado River, signing deals to save over 790,000 acre-feet amid historic drought using Biden's Investing in America funds.
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$179 million is invested to fund water reuse projects in California and Utah to combat drought and increase water security. Over 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply is expected annually.
Western agencies, providers sign on to Colorado River protections
More than 30 water providers and agencies serving Colorado River compact states have signed and delivered a Memorandum of Understanding to the Bureau of Reclamation. The MOU lists actions that the...
As the drought rages on, some Western states such as California and Utah are already enacting water restrictions. Restrictions include lawn watering to one day a week and cuts to indoor water use....
The Metropolitan Water District in southern California declared a water supply alert, triggering voluntary water use reductions. The District serves 19 million people.