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link to Public lands in the cross hairs: officials, advocates sound alarm

Public lands in the cross hairs: officials, advocates sound alarm

A new Senate proposal could privatize over 250 million acres of public land. Lawmakers and conservation groups warn of lasting harm to water, wildlife, and access.

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link to Gov. Hobbs reaffirms Arizona’s Colorado River priorities

Gov. Hobbs reaffirms Arizona’s Colorado River priorities

Governor Hobbs met with federal officials to push for Arizona’s water rights, conservation, and tribal interests in the Colorado River post-2026 plan.

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SRP offers free shade trees to lower summer cooling costs

Live in Arizona? SRP is giving away free trees! 🌳 Attend a short online workshop and get two desert-friendly trees to lower your cooling bills and boost air quality.

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link to Lake Oroville near full as California launches new access rules

Lake Oroville near full as California launches new access rules

Lake Oroville is 99% full. New boat inspections, ramp hours, and trail closures now in effect to protect water infrastructure and enhance safety.

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link to Forecast warns of weak snowmelt runoff in Wyoming basins

Forecast warns of weak snowmelt runoff in Wyoming basins

Reclamation forecasts below-average runoff in Wyoming’s Bighorn and North Platte River Basins, raising concerns over water storage and seasonal supply.

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link to New gamma-ray method sharpens soil moisture tracking

New gamma-ray method sharpens soil moisture tracking

New gamma-ray method offers accurate soil moisture readings over tens of meters, helping drought, flood, and irrigation planning.

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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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  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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