The Colorado Supreme Court ruled January 26, 2026 that private landowners cannot sue under the state’s water waste statute, clarifying enforcement, jurisdiction, and future water disputes.
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Arizona State University and Salt River Project are using airborne sensor technology to measure snowpack and improve forecasts for Arizona’s water supplies.
Proposed Wyoming bill orders groundwater studies in control areas
A new Wyoming bill requires regular groundwater studies in control areas to assess water use, recharge, and development impacts statewide.
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