Arizona lawmakers clash over rural groundwater rules as Governor Hobbs shifts focus to direct community talks amid stalled legislation.

The Tule River Tribe is set to secure 5,828 acre-feet of water annually under a new $902M federal settlement. The bill also transfers over 11,000 acres to tribal trust.

California completes New River project in Calexico, improving water quality and advancing Salton Sea restoration to protect public health and wildlife.

BLM finalizes Utah land exchange to support water infrastructure and tortoise habitat; separate 11,500-acre land sale proposal pulled from Congress bill.

Drought persists across Colorado River Basin states as May storms bypass key Western regions. Southwest heat and dryness forecast to intensify.

Interior Department seeks public input to identify outdated or burdensome regulations under new review process launched May 16, 2025.