Nevada Supreme Court upholds state's power to manage groundwater, balancing development with wildlife conservation in landmark ruling.
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Snow drought threatens west, senators call for Farm Bill action
US senators urge action in Farm Bill for drought-hit West amid record low snowpack and water deficits.
Deadline looms for Nevada landowners to sell groundwater rights
Nevada offers cash for groundwater rights to protect overpumped and overallocated basins, with a January deadline for landowners' decisions.
Nevada allocates $25 million in federal funds to encourage voluntary water rights buybacks, addressing water scarcity concerns, with high demand exceeding available funding.
Nevada’s groundwater: Sacred land, lithium and the environment
Nevada's vast lithium deposit discovery intersects with environmental, cultural concerns, and the historical significance of areas like Thacker Pass. The eastern part of the state is also seeing the...
Hilary takes a toll on agriculture; reservoirs nearing capacity
Hurricane Hilary, downgraded to a tropical storm, hit California and Nevada with flash floods, road washouts, and mudslides. The storm impacted poorer farming communities, delayed planting and...