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link to Nevada launches program to retire groundwater rights

Nevada launches program to retire groundwater rights

Nevada has launched a voluntary groundwater rights retirement program to address declining aquifers and protect vital ecosystems, backed by new state laws.

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link to PG&E advances Potter Valley Project dam removal plan

PG&E advances Potter Valley Project dam removal plan

On July 25, 2025, PG&E filed its decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project, proposing dam removals to restore fish habitat and a new diversion facility to maintain water flows.

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link to Tucson rejects $3.6B data center proposal

Tucson rejects $3.6B data center proposal

Tucson leaders unanimously reject Project Blue, citing transparency and water concerns, while moving to regulate large water users.

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link to Utah invites public input on 2026 Water Plan

Utah invites public input on 2026 Water Plan

Utah invites residents to join Water Talks this fall to help shape the 2026 state water plan and guide future water management decisions.

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link to Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges

Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges

August 7 report shows drought easing in parts of U.S., but worsening in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Arizona.

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link to Interior awards $102.9M for wetland conservation projects

Interior awards $102.9M for wetland conservation projects

Interior announces $102.9M in wetland grants to restore 548,000+ acres, boosting bird habitats, clean water, and outdoor recreation across North America.

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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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  • Colorado River Basin faces growing drought pressure
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  • EPA plan expands San Fernando Valley groundwater cleanup
  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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