[Video] Western Water Crisis: What’s actually happening right now

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Sunday, April 5, 2026 — In this week’s recap of water news, Colorado River Basin negotiations remain stalled as snowpack declines across key regions, raising concerns about future water supplies. With limited agreement among states and growing pressure on reservoirs, officials face difficult decisions ahead. At the same time, new technologies—from precision irrigation robots to advanced water recycling systems—are emerging as the West adapts to ongoing drought conditions.

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Western Water Crisis: What's Actually Happening Right Now (https://youtu.be/IiRUS_d0Ejo?si=xCLTs0jHyg8Xoa4y)

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Since 1995, Deborah has owned and operated LegalTech LLC with a focus on water rights. Before moving to Arizona in 1986, she worked as a quality control analyst for Honeywell and in commercial real estate, both in Texas. She learned about Arizona's water rights from the late and great attorney Michael Brophy of Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite. Her side interests are writing (and reading), Wordpress programming and much more.

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