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link to Interior launches $250M public lands program

Interior launches $250M public lands program

The Interior Department will invest $250 million in public lands ahead of America’s 250th birthday, with support from private and philanthropic partners.

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Groundwater Drought: New tools for an old problem

New research uses AI to forecast groundwater drought, showing delayed impacts from weather patterns and human activity under future climate scenarios.

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Water News Video: Week of June 30 through July 5, 2025

No time to read articles? A summary of last week's water news stories is now available on video.

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link to Drought deepens in West as monsoon rains bring relief to some

Drought deepens in West as monsoon rains bring relief to some

Monsoon rains eased drought in parts of Arizona and New Mexico, but Utah and Wyoming saw worsening conditions amid continued dryness and heat.

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link to Reservoir levels reflect ongoing challenges across the basin

Reservoir levels reflect ongoing challenges across the basin

Upper Basin reservoirs near full, but Lake Mead and Powell remain critically low, deepening Southwest water supply concerns.

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link to Moab groups challenge resort project over water rights

Moab groups challenge resort project over water rights

Moab groups sue to stop a large resort project, claiming it relies on forfeited water rights and threatens wildlife, recreation, and cultural sites.

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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
  • Interior announces $889M investment in western water projects
  • Colorado River flows drop to crisis levels
  • Utah uses airborne tech to track snowpack
  • 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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