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Arizona community loses first round in fight for water

An Arizona court denied a motion to stay filed by Rio Verde Foothills, allowing the nearby City of Scottsdale to continue its water shutoff to the unincorporated development. There are other...

Drought situation improving in some Colorado River basin states

The drought situation is easing for now in the Colorado River basin states, thanks to recent atmospheric river events.

California districts celebrate groundwater replenishment milestone

The Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District are celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the largest water reuse facility in the world.

Babbitt says agriculture must take water cuts

Agricultural water entitlements to the Colorado River need to be reduced to save the system, says Bruce Babbitt, former Arizona governor and secretary of interior.

Upper basin states prepare for Colorado River fights

Even with above-average snowpack in parts of the southwest, some upper basin states in the Colorado River system are gearing up for a fight over supply.

With storms, California drought conditions downgraded but not over

Thanks to heavy rain and snow, California's reservoirs are filling. Experts warn that despite recent weather events, the drought is not over.

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