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Arizona extends deadline for water applications in Douglas AMA

The deadline to apply for grandfathered water rights in the Douglas AMA has been extended from April to September, 2024.

Reclamation to invest in solar panel covers for irrigation canals

Adding its weight to an idea that's gaining traction, the Bureau of Reclamation announced $19 million in funding for installing solar panel covers over irrigation canals.

March storms revive California’s snowpack, boosting water supply

March storms significantly boosted California's snowpack to above-average levels, prompting a strategic and equitable update to water management plans amidst climate variability.

August 4 deadline: Tribal water infrastructure projects funding

The Bureau of Reclamation announces $320 million in funding for Tribal water infrastructure projects in the Western United States, supporting Indigenous communities and President Biden's focus on...

Nevada groundwater rights buyouts face challenges

Time and money are running short for Nevada groundwater rights program.

Arsenic standard exceeded in New Mexico utility’s water samples

Recent testing reveals elevated arsenic in one Camino Real Regional Utility Authority water sample, adding to evidence of ongoing violations and prompting further investigation by the New Mexico...

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Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025
Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…
Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…
Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…