The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines, calling for Lower Basin deliveries to drop by 1.25 million acre-feet annually in 2027 and 2028, with a minimum of 700,000 acre-feet of additional voluntary conservation over those two years. While temporary reductions are a start, water districts and water professionals should also consider delivery upgrades and on-farm improvements in agricultural areas that prepare growers for a new reality with less water.
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The High Cost Of Dirty Data In Wastewater Automation
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Beyond The Screen: Why Debris Management Deserves More Attention
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5 Questions To Ask Before Reusing Clarifier Specifications
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