Lege Trend. Tax Farmers to Save Water. 3 Lessons from the Rockies.

Colorado farmers supported a tax on farmers to promote water conservation.

What 3 things happened after the farmers were taxed for water use?

• Agriculture water pumping fell by 30%
• Farms did not close up shop
• Aquifers are recharging by a reduction in groundwater pumping by farmers

Texas Public Radio | To Save Their Water Supply, Colorado Farmers Taxed Themselves