The draft specification, initially released in November 2023, proposed criteria for spray sprinkler nozzles to earn the WaterSense label.

The agreements are part of the Lower Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program, which utilizes funding from the IRA.

The 45-minute session will feature a team from the USDA’s NASS, who will present key insights from the survey results. 

Representatives from four states passed a motion directing staff to develop a proposal for tracking water saved through conservation.

In 2023, taxpayers paid farmers and ranchers $16 million to reduce their water usage in the Colorado River Basin.

The updated ordinance introduces new watering hours for different stages of drought.

WaterSense's 2023 Accomplishments Report includes several irrigation-related initiatives. 

The IA is calling on Congress to act swiftly to pass the measure and provide support for water conservation efforts nationwide. 

The ordinance is aimed at addressing the dual challenges of rapid population growth and limited water supplies.

The award recognizes the district's efforts in promoting conservation through initiatives that incorporate WaterSense labeled products.