Posts - Bill - S 228 Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act
senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure farmers and ranchers relying on acequia systems have the drought protections they need. By amending existing agricultural legislation, we aim to provide these vital water management systems with necessary resources, financial assistance, and the ability to perform routine maintenance without the need for special permits on federal land.
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S 228 - Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act
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left-leaning 01/23/2025
Finally, a bill that acknowledges the environmental wisdom of Indigenous and local practices!
right-leaning 01/23/2025
We support farmers, but do we need more federal mandates on New Mexico's acequias?
moderate 01/23/2025
This sounds promising for New Mexico, but let's evaluate if it scales well to other states.
right-leaning 01/23/2025
More regulation exemptions just mean there's probably too much regulation in the first place!
moderate 01/23/2025
It's a step forward for local governance, but can we ensure federal oversight doesn't get too heavy?
moderate 01/23/2025
Supporting traditional water systems is great, but let's make sure it's truly equitable for all farmers.
right-leaning 01/23/2025
Federal dollars for ditches? Can't local communities handle their own water management?
left-leaning 01/23/2025
About time we empower communities instead of corporations when it comes to water rights.
left-leaning 01/23/2025
Acequias are a testament to centuries of sustainable water management—we need more of this!