The United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the battle between Texas and New Mexico regarding the 1938 Rio Grande Compact, a dispute that centers on groundwater pumping.

Source: Groundwater pumping: Texas vs. New Mexico

The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of $775 million for 21 states to clean up legacy pollution through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

Source: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $775 Million from Investing in America Agenda for States to Plug Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells | U.S. Department of the Interior

Water is one of the most sacred and vital resources, especially in the arid regions of West Texas, where communities and livelihoods rely heavily on a steady supply from underground wells.

Source: When a Water Source Vanishes (everthinglubbock.com)

Southern California’s Imperial Irrigation District — the Colorado River’s biggest user — has signed off on a deal with the federal government that will leave sizable volumes of water in the basin’s largest reservoir.

Source: Colorado River’s biggest user inks massive conservation agreement with federal government (The Hill)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers and others can plan.

Source: As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans (KXAN)

The state board of Texas has approved funds for a proposed desalination plant in Corpus Christi which would impact all of San Patricio County.

Source: State board approves funds for proposed desalination plant | San Patricio County | southtexasnews.com

The owner of a Texas ranch is going after several oil and gas companies because she says they’re responsible for leaks allegedly contaminating the groundwater at her property.

Source: Texas ranch owner says oil leaks have contaminated her property (LMTonline)

MERCEDES — As Mexico continues to fall further behind on its treaty obligations to deliver water to the Rio Grande, officials on this side of the border are looking to better understand the river basin that supplies millions along the Texas border with fresh water.

Source: US takes a new look at old data as Mexican water debt becomes insurmountable (myRGV.com)