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link to Supreme Court ruling triggers reconsideration of water permitting in New Mexico

Supreme Court ruling triggers reconsideration of water permitting in New Mexico

Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting the EPA's jurisdiction over wetlands, New Mexico plans to overhaul its water permitting system, despite projected costs.

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link to Department of the Interior announces new Colorado River sustainability guidelines development

Department of the Interior announces new Colorado River sustainability guidelines development

The Department of the Interior has initiated the process for developing new sustainability guidelines for the Colorado River, set to replace existing ones by 2026.

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link to Eew! The Mormon crickets are back

Eew! The Mormon crickets are back

The Mormon crickets are back, this time plaguing Nevada. Typically, infestations are associated with drought so unlike previous years, Utah might be spared.

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link to Bureau of Reclamation solicits public comments for Middle Rio Grande Project

Bureau of Reclamation solicits public comments for Middle Rio Grande Project

Parties have until Friday, June 30 to comment on the Middle Rio Grande Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project.

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link to A gift from a wet winter: Utah’s Crystal Geyser erupts more frequently

A gift from a wet winter: Utah’s Crystal Geyser erupts more frequently

Utah's Crystal Geyser is seeing a resurgence in its eruption frequency due to a wet winter, attracting global visitors to witness the spectacle.

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link to Seeking sustainable solutions for Colorado River’s shrinking supply

Seeking sustainable solutions for Colorado River’s shrinking supply

Anticipating Colorado River shortages, Nevada enacts a law for potential household limits while Colorado River states and tribes seek a permanent conservation agreement.

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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 New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  2. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  3. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

  4. Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…

  5. Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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