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Comments on Old-Growth Forest Plan due by September 20

The Forest Service is seeking public comments on a new plan to conserve old-growth forests, with a deadline for feedback set for September 20, 2024.

Utah: New compact device extracts drinking water from the air

University of Utah engineers devise portable water generator that extracts moisture from the air, creating a way to generate water on demand in remote areas.

AI model predicts wildfire spread with satellite imagery

An artificial intellignence model developed by University of Southern California researchers predicts wildfire spread using satellite imagery.

New funding announced for Upper Colorado River Basin restoration

The Department of the Interior announced a $500 million funding opportunity for ecosystem restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin to combat drought impacts.

EPA awards $14.8 million loan to Palmdale Water District

Palmdale Water District secures EPA loan for a drought-resistant water project using recycled water and innovative technology.

WaterSmart Innovations conference to address water challenges

WaterSmart Innovations conference to address water challenges with new technologies and strategies in Las Vegas in September.

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