9th Circuit opinion on federal reserved right to groundwater
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Native Americans and others claiming federal reserved water rights have a right to groundwater under their lands.
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Critics say ‘more efficient’ Clean Water Act reviews may result in increased municipal burdens
The Trump administration prides itself on deregulation, but when it comes to the federal approval process involving the nation's water, critics say that Trump's "more efficient" process will mean...
The San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona have spiritual significance to nearby Native Americans and economic significance for skiers. A case brought by the Hopi Tribe, located within the...
A controversial piece of legislation in Wisconsin is pitting business groups against environmental organizations. The Republican-sponsored law would roll back protections for wetlands not connected...
Denver, Tucson and 3 other cities receive water conservation award
Five U.S. cities were honored on May 3 for their residents' commitment to water-saving choices as part of the second annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
NASA study projects warming-driven changes in global rainfall
NASA warns about climate change and global rainfall.