43 U.S.C. § 390jj — Water conservation

(a) Implementation of program by non-Federal recipients: Using his powers under existing federal reclamation law, the Secretary must encourage people and districts that receive irrigation water from federal reclamation projects — but are not federal agencies themselves — to fully consider and use sensible, responsible water conservation measures. This applies only where those measures would be economically practical for the water users. (b) Development of plan: Every irrigation district that has signed a repayment contract or water service contract under federal reclamation law, or under the Water Supply Act of 1958, must create a water conservation plan. The plan must set definite goals, list appropriate conservation measures, and include a timetable for meeting those goals. (c) Coordination of ongoing programs; full public participation: The Secretary must make agreements with other federal agencies that can help carry out water conservation measures, to keep ongoing programs coordinated. These agreements should also involve non-federal groups — such as states, Indian tribes, and water user organizations — so the public can fully take part in conservation efforts.