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SCOTUS: United States opposes Utah’s lawsuit over federal lands

Utah's lawsuit to reclaim federal lands faces opposition from the U.S. government and Ute Tribe, leading to a crucial Supreme Court battle.

Southern NM utility sued over arsenic in water

Sunland Park residents sue their water utility and officials for allegedly supplying arsenic-contaminated water without warning, violating civil rights.

Utah’s water outlook: High reservoirs, low soil moisture

Despite full reservoirs, Utah's low soil moisture raises concerns for next year's water supply. Officials urge conservation amid uncertain conditions.

Arizona seeks teams to bring new water supplies

Arizona's WIFA seeks qualified teams to develop innovative water importation projects to secure the state's future water needs through augmentation.

New database maps 42 years of water use in Upper Colorado River

New database maps 42 years of water diversions in the Upper Colorado River Basin, aiding management of one of the world's most overallocated rivers.

Cool water releases thwart invasive bass in Colorado River

With invasive bass reproduction halted by cold water releases, the Bureau of Reclamation stopped the flow from Lake Powell, safeguarding native species.

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