From efforts to establish an AMA in the Upper San Pedro River basin to regulating groundwater throughout the state, rural Arizonan water users face increasing scrutiny.
Category: Water News
California's Water Board orders BlueTriton to cease certain water-bottling activities due to unauthorized water diversions in Strawberry Canyon.
Utah: Promising rainfall and the fight to save Great Salt Lake
Monsoon rains have aided Utah's water resources, but the shrinking Great Salt Lake faces environmental and financial challenges, drawing global attention.
EPA announces new rule to strengthen state, tribal say in water quality
The EPA announced new Clean Water Act Section 401 rules last week that bolster state and tribal authority over water quality impacts from federal projects.
Groundwater depletion leading to fissures across US Southwest
Over-pumping of groundwater in the US Southwest is causing large fissures, signaling a looming water crisis according to some experts.
$50.6 million allocated for wetland and bird habitat conservation
Last week, the Department of Interior approved $50.6M for wetland conservation, benefiting over 106,600 acres across the U.S. for birds and habitats.