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link to Rocks alone won’t save water — or your yard

Rocks alone won’t save water — or your yard

Utah warns that replacing lawns with gravel may backfire, increasing heat and water loss. Plants play a key role in sustainable, waterwise landscapes.

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link to Work near Glen Canyon completed; helps native fish

Work near Glen Canyon completed; helps native fish

The Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service have modified a warmwater slough near Glen Canyon Dam to deter invasive smallmouth bass and protect native fish species like the threatened...

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link to Arizona Water Fund’s 2026 grant applications – workshop tomorrow

Arizona Water Fund’s 2026 grant applications – workshop tomorrow

Arizona Water Protection Fund is now accepting 2026 grant applications for river and stream restoration. Webinar on June 11 explains how to apply.

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link to New law targets Colorado’s wastewater permit backlog and costs

New law targets Colorado’s wastewater permit backlog and costs

New Colorado law speeds wastewater permits, easing strain on small towns facing costly upgrades and outdated discharge standards.

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link to Wastewater plants cut resistance genes, but risks remain

Wastewater plants cut resistance genes, but risks remain

Study shows wastewater plants remove most antibiotic resistance genes, but high-risk genes in effluent remain a concern for water reuse safety.

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Last Week in Water News: The video is up

No time to read water articles?  Here's a short video that reviews last week's water news.

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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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  • 2026 Farm Bill includes new rural water programs
  • Colorado questions federal plan for the Colorado River
  • Arizona lawmakers challenge Colorado River draft plan
  1. Deborah on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 3, 2026

    That's so frustrating, especially with the ongoing drought. Is there a ditch master who monitors the GVIC diversions?

  2. Barbara P Holub on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 1, 2026

    We are careful when watering our field in Mesa County, Colorado. Our neighbor waters 24 hours a day for 3…

  3. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  4. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  5. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

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