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Cool water releases from Lake Powell to disrupt smallmouth bass

Lake Powell to release colder water to disrupt invasive bass reproduction and protect endangered fish in Grand Canyon, says Reclamation.

Lake Powell water levels rise, but drought concerns remain

Lake Powell water levels rise, offering relief but drought concerns remain amid looming heatwave.

Reclamation invests $8.9 million in watershed cooperative projects

The Bureau of Reclamation invests in watershed health across Colorado River Basin states, focusing on ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.

New Mexico faces challenges in managing clean water funds

The EPA says New Mexico effectively manages clean water funds but faces challenges with stakeholder engagement and staffing, limiting full utilization of available resources.

Arizona Water Protection Fund accepting grant applications

Arizona Water Protection Fund accepting applications for river and riparian restoration projects until August 30, 2024.

Be on the alert for harmful algae when visiting Wyoming lakes

Wyoming officials warn the public to be cautious of harmful algae blooms in lakes and reservoirs this summer and report any sightings or illnesses.

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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Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026
It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…
Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026
There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…
Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026
If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…
Callie Humes on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026
I think it is really interesting how one river supports a lot of people and a lot of communities and…
Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026
One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.