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New Mexico's Greenbelt Law: Disincentivizing Water Conservation Through Agricultural Tax Breaks, Annalise Porter, Robert P. Berrens, John Fleck

Natural Resources Journal

New Mexico (NM) passed a Greenbelt law (NM Stat § 7-36-20) in 1967 offering tax subsidies to agricultural landowners. The law represents a serious disconnect between land and water policy in that it has serious water policy implications but has never been discussed accordingly. We estimate that in 2020, Rio Grande surface flows were used to irrigate 4,388 acres of land in Bernalillo County, the state’s largest urban area, that received the agricultural valuation. This represents an estimated water use of nearly 11,000 acre-feet, on many properties not utilizing the program as originally intended, in a region where agriculture is …

Reclamation: Managing Water In The West; An Overview Of The Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, United States Bureau Of Reclamation, Roger S. Otstot

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This undated summary released by the Bureau of Reclamation offers a concise overview of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin flood control plan which was enacted when Congressed passed the Flood Control Act of 1944. This plan led to the construction of several dams in the Missouri River basin, including the Garrison Dam. The completion of the Garrison Dam displaced the majority of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara people living on the Fort Berthold Reservation. This document contains tables, graphs, maps, and a photograph.

Increasing Groundwater Recharge Activity In The San Joaquin Valley Of California, Jacob Willhite, Jacob Willhite

Agricultural Education and Communication

Over the past several decades, groundwater has become a primary source of water used for agriculture in California. Surface water available for agricultural use has depleted due to declining rain totals and reallocation to environmental purposes. As a result, groundwater overdraft has become a severe challenge, especially in the San Joaquin Valley of California. This excessive overdraft causes a plethora of issues, one of the most serious being land subsidence (Faunt, Sneed, Traum, & Brandt, 2016). Studies suggest some areas of the San Joaquin Valley have experienced more than a 28-foot drop in the land level since the 1970’s (Alley …

Dustbowl Waters: Doctrinal And Legislative Solutions To Save The Ogallala Aquifer Before Both Time And Water Run Out, Warigia M. Bowman

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

Eighty-three years after the Dust Bowl, residents of America’s High Plains face a dire threat: their primary aquifer faces depletion, and entire sections of the country are set to run out of groundwater by the end of the century or sooner. The Ogallala Aquifer provides a significant amount of America’s agricultural irrigation water and is a primary source of drinking water for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. This Article argues that policymakers should slow the Aquifer’s depletion rate by implementing changes to irrigation technology, crop choice, consumer behavior, legal doctrine, and legislation. This Article …

1885 - Royal Commission On Water Supply Irrigation In Western America, First Progress Report. A. Deakin

Related Research and Documents

A report prepared for the members of the Australian Royal Commission on Water Supply concerning irrigation in Western America as it related to water supply conditions in Australia, including a discussion of the historic irrigation practices on the North America continent, extent of irrigation in the West and various irrigation laws.

1890 - Report On Irrigation In The United States, Second Edition, Richard J. Hinton

Miscellaneous Federal Documents & Reports

The report to the United States Senate Special Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid Lands was an inquiry into the progress and condition of irrigation involving the extent and character of the area within which the annual rain fall was not sufficient for industrial uses of the people. The inquiry involved the extent of the fall of rains or snow within an area, any evidence as to increase or decrease of precipitation resulting from agricultural settlement or of pastoral occupation, the increase of humidity, the destruction of the timber mainly by its use for settlement purposes, the effect of …

1884 – Outline Of Matter And Advance Sheets On The Report On The Legislative, Administrative, Technical And Practical Problems Of Irrigation, William Ham. Hall

Miscellaneous Documents and Reports

Prepared by William Ham. Hall, this publication was an exhibit transmitted to the California State Legislature concerning the extent and character of the Report on the Problems of Irrigation then in the course of preparation and publication by the State Engineer. While the first 32 pages of this book contain a Table of Contents or Outline of Matter for each chapter of the entire work, from which a fair idea could be formed of its scope, system of arrangement, and degree of completeness. The remaining 272 pages contain the text of about three-fifths of the First Book of the work …

1901 - Irrigation In The United States - Testimony Of Elwood Mead Before U.S. Industrial Commission, June 11-12, 1901

Miscellaneous Federal Documents & Reports

Professor Elwood Mead, expert in charge of the Irrigation Investigations of the United States Department of Agriculture, appeared before the United States Industrial Commission on June 11 and 12, 1901, to testify on the subject of irrigation in the United States. His testimony presented a review of the irrigation situation in the United States, including not only the arid region of the West, but also the humid sections of the South and East, where in two States alone more land had been brought under irrigation during the past five years than in any single State in the arid region during …

1929 - California Irrigation Districts, Bulletin No. 21

Miscellaneous Documents and Reports

The investigation is an enlargement of a study outlined February, 1926, by the late state engineer, Wilbur F. McClure, and cooperating agencies. Work on the project was suspended in 1927 but was resumed early in 1928 at the request of the California Economic Research Council, whose committee on irrigation economics prepared the schedule used in the field investigation.

An earlier report on this subject by the same author covered the situation up to 1915, and was published as Bulletin 2 of the State Department of Engineering. This report, together with Bulletin 2, presented the most complete information it had been …

1900 - Conceptual And Historical 1900 Land Use And Development In Salinas Valley And Vicinity [Draft]

Groundwater Basin Maps

A digitized map created in 2017 representing land use and development in the Salinas Valley and vicinity in 1900. The map reflects private rancho; high probability of harming and Irrigation areas; land suitable for grazing cattle, sheep and horses with some agriculture; California native habitat (least developed lands); canals; railroads; pump houses, oil seep, population centers; 1898 USGS Monterey County Road & Historic El Camino Real; Salinas River Watershed; Township and Range; County boundary; historic Mission sites; springs; wetland, sloughs and lakes; intermittent stream or slough; Salinas River; as well as rivers and streams. Data sources include Bureau of Land …

1997, April 14 – Salinas Valley Water Coalition Request To Monterey County Board Of Supervisors To Deny Tanimura & Antle’S Claim For Alternative Relief Filed On March 24, 1997.

Related Research and Documents

1997 correspondence, claim for alternative relief and supporting declarations and documents, all relating to issues pertaining to the operation of the Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs, the conveyance system and the delivery of water to parcels located in the Salinas River Groundwater Basin at the north end of Monterey County, California

1972 - The Old World Background Of The Irrigation System Of San Antonio, Texas (Southwestern Studies Series: No 35); Glick, Thomas F.

Miscellaneous Publications

An in depth work that compares the Old-World irrigation systems established in the late fifteenth century on the islands off Spain (Canary Islands) and the technology/works applied in "New Spain," most notably, in the San Antonio, Texas, region. The Spaniards brought with them arid-land techniques, including technology and institutional framework for irrigation and distribution of water. Thomas Glick shows how the settlers adapted the Old-World irrigation principles and practices introduced into Spain by the Muslims in the Middle Ages while embracing other irrigation methods in their new environment.

1972 - The Old-World Background Of The Irrigation System Of San Antonio, Texas (Southwestern Studies Series: No 35); Glick, Thomas F.

Franciscan Publications

An in depth work that compares the Old-World irrigation systems established in the late fifteenth century on the islands off Spain (Canary Islands) and the technology/works applied in "New Spain," most notably, in the San Antonio, Texas, region. The Spaniards brought with them arid-land techniques, including technology and institutional framework for irrigation and distribution of water. Thomas Glick shows how the settlers adapted the Old-World irrigation principles and practices introduced into Spain by the Muslims in the Middle Ages while embracing other irrigation methods in their new environment.

1898, Sept. 27 - Notice Of Water Claim; I. H. Millard; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 158; San Antonio Creek; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the San Antonio Creek and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the San Antonio Creek.

1898, Sept. 13 - Notice Of Water Claim; Spreckels Sugar Company; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 156; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1896, July 3 - Notice Of Water Claim; J. E. Hartenbower And B. D. Hurd; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 125; Salinas River, Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1897, Dec. 22 - Notice Of Water Claim; Salinas Valley Water Company; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 143; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.

1899, Mar. 14 - Notice Of Water Claim; J. G. Somavia; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 169; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1899, Sept. 18 - Notice Of Water Claim; Gonzalez Water Company; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 179; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1896, May 6 - Notice Of Water Claim; C. S. Abbott; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 123; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.

1896, May 9 - Notice Of Water Claim; William K. Brown; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 124; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1899, Feb. 25 - Notice Of Water Claim; Spreckels Sugar Company; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 159; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1901, Jan. 3 - Notice Of Water Claim; William Pendelton Wood; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 186; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.

1911, June 5 - Notice Of Water Claim; Clark Colony Water Company; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 296; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.

1896, Apri. 29 - Notice Of Water Claim; E. E. Hall; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 122; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.

1882, Dec. 15 - Notice Of Water Claim; M. Brandstein; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 73; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1877, Oct. 18 - Notice Of Water Claim; Frank Kopman; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 58; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1896, Aug. 19 - Notice Of Water Claim; J.G. Armstrong, J.A. Armstrong, E.A. Armstrong And E.E. Armstrong; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 129; Salinas River; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

re-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Salinas River and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Salinas River.

1886, Oct. 20 - Notice Of Water Claim; J. H. Brown And W. J. Armstrong; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 81; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.

1895, Apr. 13 - Notice Of Water Claim; E. K. Abbott; Monterey County Recorder's Office Water Rights Book A, Page 107; Arroyo Seco; Typed Transcription And Map

Post-1872 State Water Claims

Pre-1914 water claim located in the Salinas River Valley, California, with an accompanying typed transcription and map prepared by the Law Office of Patrick J. Maloney and filed on July 20, 1996, at the California State Water Resources Control Board. The recorded notice states that claimant had "taken up, claimed and appropriated the water flowing in and through the stream or river known as the Arroyo Seco and of the intention to divert for the useful purpose of irrigating lands located on or convenient to the Arroyo Seco.