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It’s liquid gold. Arizona DWR tackles potty humor.

Arizona's Advanced Water Purification program aims to transform wastewater into millions of gallons of safe drinking water for Phoenix, meeting EPA standards.

Fifth National Climate Assessment coincides with historic funding

Coinciding with the release of the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, additional funds for western water projects are announced.

California DWR partners with district on key projects, programs

California's Department of Water Resources funds projects for sustainable agriculture and groundwater storage in Riverside County. Projects include CropSWAP and recharge.

$200 million pipeline debated to solve groundwater crisis

A California community facing a severe groundwater shortage debates a costly pipeline amid environmental and community challenges.

Abandonment protection shelved, turf ban moves forward in Colorado

Colorado seeks to ban non-essential turf to save water, but shelves conservation-related legislation protecting water right holders from abandonment claims.

After 20 years, groundbreaking ceremony held at Toquer Reservoir

Groundbreaking ceremonies took place this week on Toquer Reservoir, a 20-year planned water project in Utah's Washington County.

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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