Last week, U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran, Michael Bennet of Colorado and Martin Heinrich from New Mexico introduced the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act to give farmers and ranchers flexibility in protecting groundwater sources, while keeping their agricultural lands in production.
“The ongoing drought in Kansas is putting a strain on groundwater supply, including the Ogallala Aquifer,” said Sen. Moran. “This legislation would enable farmers and ranchers to join a voluntary water conservation program to leverage their land and water resources with USDA, providing incentives for reducing groundwater use. By conserving our natural resources and limiting the strain on the aquifer, this legislation would help producers conserve the water their farms and ranches depend upon for future generations.”
Source: kla.org
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