The USDA's Water Conservation Program, intended to provide $400 million in drought aid to farmers, appears stalled due to staffing changes and organizational disarray under the new administration. Former staffers suggest that key personnel who managed the program have left, potentially causing it to be forgotten. This delay impacts irrigation districts struggling with outdated infrastructure and water scarcity exacerbated by climate change. Environmental advocates argue that federal regulators should lead adaptation efforts rather than placing the burden on individual farmers or districts.
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