Drought Management

The USDA FSA has designated 16 counties in Montana as disaster areas due to severe drought. This allows local agricultural producers to apply for emergency loans, boosting support for recovery efforts and affecting procurement in agriculture-related services.

Aurora, Colorado, has implemented advanced smart water meters to monitor water usage and enforce outdoor watering restrictions amid severe drought conditions. This initiative underscores a growing trend in municipal procurement for technologies that enhance resource management and conserve water in drought-prone areas.

Virginia faces its driest period since 1941, prompting voluntary water conservation measures statewide. The state, alongside the USDA, may activate mandatory restrictions if conditions worsen, highlighting potential procurement opportunities in water management and agricultural support services.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management and Water Resources Department have unveiled a comprehensive toolkit for statewide water conservation messaging. This initiative highlights potential procurement opportunities for contractors in environmental communications amidst increasing public awareness of water-saving practices.

Fluence Corporation has been awarded a **$3.7 million** contract to design an industrial water treatment facility in Texas. This project signifies a shift toward advanced water treatment technologies, addressing the growing need for sustainability in water usage amid regional scarcity.