New Biden administration agreements with a number of water agencies in California would conserve up to 643,000 acre-ft of water in Lake Mead through 2025. These include $295 million in compensation for longer term investments in Colorado River water conservation projects.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Coachella Valley Water District agreed to save as much as 105,000 acre-ft of water and the Quechan Indian Tribe agreed to save up to 39,000 acre-ft, both through 2025. Negotiations for additional agreements with the Palo Verde Irrigation District and the Bard Water District, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, are in progress.
