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Casper reservoir work clears fast-track review

Wyoming DEQ grants a categorical exclusion for Casper’s $15.6 million reservoir replacement, clearing it to move forward without delay.

Water news video: PFAS, Colorado River negotiations & more

This week’s Western Water Weekly dives into major court decisions, toxic PFAS contamination cleanup, record rainfall in Utah, cyber threats to America’s utilities, and the high-stakes Colorado...

Autumn rains bring modest drought relief to the West

Autumn rains bring modest drought relief to parts of the Colorado River Basin, though most states remain dry heading into November 2025.

Crucial November deadline looms for Colorado River talks

Seven states face a November 11 deadline to agree on Colorado River management or risk federal intervention and basin-wide water cuts.

EPA, Mexico slash 12 years from Tijuana sewage fix schedule

EPA’s binational review trims 12 years from wastewater construction timelines to curb cross-border sewage flows into San Diego County.

Guarding the Gate: EPA expands cyber tools for water utilities

EPA releases new tools and templates to help water systems prevent cyberattacks and strengthen emergency response readiness nationwide.

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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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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.
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…
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.
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…
Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.