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link to Waters of the US: Supreme Court tightens criteria for Clean Water Act application

Waters of the US: Supreme Court tightens criteria for Clean Water Act application

Supreme Court tightens Clean Water Act rules, aiding Idaho couple's construction plans, but potentially impacting US wetland protections.

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link to New Mexico’s affordable infrastructure solution: Apply now for the low-interest Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans

New Mexico’s affordable infrastructure solution: Apply now for the low-interest Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans

Throughout the year, New Mexico will accept applications for low-interest loans for wastewater and stormwater projects. Applications can be made online.

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link to Fire restrictions begin on BLM lands in western Arizona

Fire restrictions begin on BLM lands in western Arizona

BLM lands in Arizona's Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma counties are subject to fire restrictions due to rising wildfire risks. Non-compliance may lead to penalties.

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link to California Water Code Amendment curbs speculative investments by funds in water rights

California Water Code Amendment curbs speculative investments by funds in water rights

Calif. House passes AB 1205, limiting speculative water rights investments. Agricultural associations oppose, citing potential hindrances to reliable supply.

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link to There’s a lot to do, says Central Arizona Project

There’s a lot to do, says Central Arizona Project

Following the historic agreement among the Lower Basin states, Arizona's Dept. of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project's goals are to safeguard the Colorado River system in the short term and...

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link to Lower Basin States reach historic Colorado River system agreement

Lower Basin States reach historic Colorado River system agreement

Arizona, California and Nevada will conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water, with funding and voluntary efforts supporting sustainability of the system. A new draft environmental impact...

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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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