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California invests $880 million to boost water systems

California allocates $880M to 395 projects, improving water systems and climate resilience for 12 million residents statewide.

Nevada farmers giving up groundwater pumping

Nevada aims to retire over 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater with a $25M program funded by pandemic relief that pays farmers to stop pumping.

$43.5 million available to boost water storage in the West

Department of the Interior announces $43.5 million for small water storage projects to enhance water supply reliability and climate resilience in the West.

California eases drought emergency in 19 counties

Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.

Glen Canyon Dam gets $8.9M upgrade for reliable water delivery

Aging outlet works will be relined at Glen Canyon Dam, ensuring reliable water delivery even during low water levels. This project is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and crucial for...

California court links groundwater to public trust doctrine

California court overturns Sonoma County's well permit system, emphasizing the need for evidence-based protection of groundwater under the public trust doctrine.

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 Concerns grow over zebra mussel larvae in Colorado River: “It’s an AI generated image.” Dec 17, 20:04
Zach on Concerns grow over zebra mussel larvae in Colorado River: “What the heck is that opening image? Those are fake animals, not what mussel larva/veligers look like.” Dec 17, 11:01
Deborah on Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens: “Hopefully spring will bring lots of snow! It’s going to be tough on farmers and water managers without better snowpack.” Dec 15, 16:36