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Waters of the US: States’ wetlands rules now mapped in free tool

New National Agricultural Law Center tool maps wetlands permitting laws across all 50 states, helping users understand local requirements after a major Supreme Court ruling.

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Despite spring storms, Colorado River Basin drought worsens

Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, raising concerns over water supply, wildfires, and long-term conservation efforts.

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link to Arizona lawmakers clash over rural groundwater plan

Arizona lawmakers clash over rural groundwater plan

Arizona lawmakers clash on rural groundwater rules—debating economic impacts, local control, and sustainability amid the state's deepening water crisis.

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link to Utah moves to block Wall Street from public lands

Utah moves to block Wall Street from public lands

Utah lawmakers propose bill blocking Wall Street and foreign investors from controlling local public lands and resources, safeguarding rural community access.

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link to Wyoming extends temporary water use rights

Wyoming extends temporary water use rights

Wyoming extends temporary water use rights, increasing flexibility and safeguarding existing water users in a significant update to state water policy.

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Harnessing AI to predict water quality

AI revolutionizes water safety, forecasting nationwide water quality issues from turbidity to algae blooms, potentially benefiting communities in the Colorado River Basin.

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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 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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