Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to.

The Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to ensure that producers who rely on acequia systems have access to drought protections. Acequias, or community ditches, are centuries-old water delivery systems in New Mexico, combining Spanish and Indigenous irrigation methods. They are vital for local agriculture, water governance, and cultural heritage. Despite their importance, acequias face challenges from aridification, changing seasons, and invasive species.

Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to.

The Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to ensure that producers who rely on acequia systems have access to drought protections. Acequias, or community ditches, are centuries-old water delivery systems in New Mexico, combining Spanish and Indigenous irrigation methods. They are vital for local agriculture, water governance, and cultural heritage. Despite their importance, acequias face challenges from aridification, changing seasons, and invasive species.