[Video] Who controls western water? A reality check

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A behind-the-scenes federal decision, California groundwater challenges, and a key Arizona court ruling highlight growing tensions over water control across the West. This week’s Western Water video update breaks down how legal agreements, infrastructure, and energy demands are shaping the future of the Colorado River Basin and beyond—plus the latest drought and weather outlook.

https://youtu.be/rKu15HB9Ua0?si=HO3l85DVX0WYy866

From Groundwater to the Colorado River – A Reality Check (Western Water News) (https://youtu.be/rKu15HB9Ua0?si=HO3l85DVX0WYy866)

Deborah

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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