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Farmers Surprised: Judge blocks groundwater restrictions

Kings County judge grants temporary relief to farmers from state-imposed groundwater pumping restrictions in Tulare Lake subbasin.

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link to Historic settlement reached with the Yavapai-Apache Nation

Historic settlement reached with the Yavapai-Apache Nation

If passed, bipartisan bill secures Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights, funds infrastructure, and protects Verde River.

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Zebra mussel larvae found in Colorado River

Characterized as devastating, Zebra mussel larvae have been found in Colorado River and canal, prompting rapid response from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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Arizona advances water purification plan

Arizona's environmental agency progresses with a new program to convert wastewater into safe drinking water, addressing concerns about the state's water supply.

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Drought returns to California

California's nine-month drought-free period has ended, with 19.15% of the state classified as "abnormally dry" and concerns rising about wildfire risk

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PG&E makes progress on restoring Nevada Irrigation District flow

PG&E is making progress on repairing damaged infrastructure, aiming to restore water flows to Nevada Irrigation District customers by the end of July and August.

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About the Author

Since 1995, Deborah has owned and operated LegalTech LLC with a focus on water rights. Before moving to Arizona in 1986, she worked as a quality control analyst for Honeywell and in commercial real estate, both in Texas. She learned about Arizona's water rights from the late and great attorney Michael Brophy of Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite. Her side interests are writing (and reading), Wordpress programming and much more.

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  1. Deborah on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 3, 2026

    That's so frustrating, especially with the ongoing drought. Is there a ditch master who monitors the GVIC diversions?

  2. Barbara P Holub on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 1, 2026

    We are careful when watering our field in Mesa County, Colorado. Our neighbor waters 24 hours a day for 3…

  3. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  4. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  5. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

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