A new federal proposal updates the definition of “waters of the United States.” Public comments close January 5, 2026, with more than 4,000 already submitted.

Nevada releases a draft permit for the Victory Tungsten Mine, outlining water protections, monitoring rules, and a thirty-day public comment period.

Colorado leaders advance the historic Shoshone Water Rights deal as co-applicants file for water court review to secure long-term flows on the upper Colorado River.

Utah lawmakers advance a bill requiring data centers to report annual water use, with fines for noncompliance and public disclosure of non-identifying totals.

Lawmakers warn that Project Jupiter’s fast-tracked deal risks water strain, pollution, and weak public oversight in southern New Mexico.