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link to WOTUS listening sessions end, public comments continue

WOTUS listening sessions end, public comments continue

Federal listening sessions on the WOTUS rule have ended, but written public comments remain open through January 5, 2026. Here is what the proposed changes mean.

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Low snowfall reshapes winter recreation in Utah

Low snowpack in southern Utah is affecting winter recreation at Cedar Breaks National Monument, limiting snowmobiling while snowshoe tours remain planned.

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Drought conditions remain uneven across the U.S.

Early winter storms brought limited relief, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains affected by uneven snowfall and below-normal snowpack.

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Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levels

Utah entered winter with below-normal snowpack, record warmth, and drought covering 93 percent of the state, raising concerns for the 2026 water year.

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Colorado River talks near federal intervention

Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.

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Universities tackle groundwater risks in the West

Research from Brigham Young University and the University of Idaho examines groundwater pollution tied to mining and its implications for ecosystems and public health.

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About the Author

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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  1. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  2. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

  3. Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025

    By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.

  4. Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025

    While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…

  5. Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

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