Sustainability

Closeup of blue bonnets with Santa Elana tributary below
The projects will improve irrigation efficiency, support habitats for endangered species and benefit communities.
Valley-Water-WaterSense-Award
The award recognizes the district's efforts in promoting conservation through initiatives that incorporate WaterSense labeled products. 
Reclamation-endorses-states-plan-for-near-term-Colorado-River-conservation
The SEIS outlines a plan developed in collaboration with the seven Basin states to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water.
Hunter-presents-Anne-Hunter-Welborn-Circle-of-Excellence-Award-winners
Presented annually since 2018, the awards recognize innovative socially responsible practices within the green industry.
Navajo-Nation-enhances-water-conservation-through-EQIP-initiative
NRCS has invested more than $173,000 in 2023 EQIP contracts, bringing the total investment in the Navajo Nation to $2.2 million.
Bureau-of-Reclamation-published-revised-draft-Colorado-River-basin-SEIS
The Bureau of Reclamation published a revised draft SEIS as part of an effort to update Colorado River water use guidelines. 
Biden-administration-invests-$63.4-million-to-bolster-Colorado-River-water-conservation
$63.4 million in new funds has been allocated for Colorado River conservation as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
EPA’s-WaterSense-announces-its-2023-honors
The EPA presented the 2023 WaterSense Sustained Excellence, Partner of the Year and Excellence Award winners during the WSI Conference.
Large-scale-water-recycling-program-kicked-off-with-180-million-investment
The Dept. of the Interior launched a water recycling program that will incentivize projects at a larger scale, with no cap on project size.
wotus-woes-continue
The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule to amend the final “Revised Definition" of WOTUS rule.