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Crucial November deadline looms for Colorado River talks

Seven states face a November 11 deadline to agree on Colorado River management or risk federal intervention and basin-wide water cuts.

EPA, Mexico slash 12 years from Tijuana sewage fix schedule

EPA’s binational review trims 12 years from wastewater construction timelines to curb cross-border sewage flows into San Diego County.

Guarding the Gate: EPA expands cyber tools for water utilities

EPA releases new tools and templates to help water systems prevent cyberattacks and strengthen emergency response readiness nationwide.

Colorado offers advice for well owners impacted by recent floods

Colorado urges well owners to disinfect and test flood-damaged wells before reuse to protect health and groundwater.

Utah Supreme Court upholds denial of Green River export plan

Utah’s high court ruled that state law, not the Upper Basin Compact, governs water exports in a case over piping Green River water to Colorado.

Record October rain boosts Utah’s water outlook

Utah sees its wettest October in 151 years, boosting soil moisture and water storage outlook as officials urge continued conservation.

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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Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026
A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…
Helen Ck on Court upholds $10M penalty for 2021 Carson fire pollutionJanuary 7, 2026
It's vital that corporate and business entities be held responsible for the damage they do to the environment, and therefore,…
Helen Ck on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 7, 2026
It's vital that We the People understand our obligation to exercise our voice. It's not enshrined in the First Amendment…
Helen Ck on Colorado River Basin needs included in FY 2026 appropriationsJanuary 7, 2026
CONGRATULATIONS! Citizen advocacy matters. You are all to be honored for working diligently on our behalf. Deborah, I know how…
Deborah on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025
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