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EPA announces $20 million grant funding to remove lead sources

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on this week that $20 million in grants are available to help communities and schools remove sources of lead in drinking water.

Arizona eyes rural groundwater regulation

The 1980 Groundwater Management Act signed by then-governor Bruce Babbitt was the last major groundwater regulation in Arizona. Now, Babbitt is promoting a rural groundwater bill recently introduced...

Calif. non-profit reveals climate change impacts on water supply

A California non-profit news site says it is time to take climate change seriously and to consider its impact in making water projections, particularly considering the state's dwindling snowpack.

Thanks to drought, wildfire season may start early this year.

Ongoing drought is contributing to "significant wildfire potentials" in the upcoming weeks. Southeastern Arizona is facing its first "red flag warning" for the year and New Mexico faces similar...

Water Conservation: HOAs vs. Artificial Turf

With worsening drought conditions, some homeowners want to install artificial turf. But some homeowners associations reject the idea. Colorado passed legislation regulating HOAs treatment of...

New Mexico settlement in the works for Gold King Mine disaster

Remember the 2015 Gold King Mine disaster that turned the Animas River yellow? A settlement with EPA for New Mexico's damages is in the works.

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Deborah on Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity: “Although I don’t report on water issues outside of the Colorado River Basin, I’ve noticed an increasing number of stories…” Apr 11, 07:16
Laura on Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity: “I learn more and more every time I read an article. I had no idea you could replenish a water…” Apr 5, 00:05
Ivy on Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals: “I see room for plenty of growth and progress as the agents new duties and abilities are put into action…” Apr 4, 23:51