The Nature Conservancy receives grant for Upper Verde River Watershed conservation

$11.5 million grant to boost Verde River conservation announced

Arizona's Verde River gets a financial boost for conservation, protecting water, wildlife, and agriculture through public-private partnerships.

Glen Canyon Dam hydropower, water conservation face battles

Political battles over hydropower, conservation funding, and land protections shape the future of the Colorado River Basin.

Severe drought expands in Colorado River Basin

Severe drought expands in the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and California hit hardest. A storm may bring relief, but fire risks remain high.

Wastewater: Arizona’s Advanced Water Purification rules approved

Arizona approves Advanced Water Purification rules, paving the way for safer, sustainable drinking water amid growing demand and drought challenges.

New Mexico Tribal water rights bills move forward in Senate

Senate advances Tribal water rights bills to secure access, fund infrastructure, and resolve disputes for Navajo Nation, Zuni Tribe, and New Mexico Pueblos.

SCOTUS decision reshapes EPA’s water permit authority

The Supreme Court ruled against broad EPA water permit rules, limiting its authority and sparking environmental concerns over pollution risks.

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