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Groundwater modeling prompts halt of new assured water supply certificates for Phoenix area subdivisions

Facing a major groundwater crisis, Arizona implements new policies to safeguard future water supplies, potentially reshaping development strategies.

Regulatory burdens: Senator fights for affordable water in Wyoming’s rural areas

Senator Lummis defends Wyoming's rural water providers, highlighting their struggles with EPA regulations, rising costs due to the 'forever chemicals' PFAS, and Superfund law liabilities

Utah County weathers over $10 million in flood damages

Utah leaders declare emergencies as flood risk rises post-drought. Utah County estimates $10 million in flood damages and braces for more potential flood impacts.

Arizona sues alleged “forever chemicals” manufacturers

Arizona’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against companies accused of using ‘forever chemicals’ and has joined a coalition of 17 states asking the EPA to issue enforceable drinking water...

Utah to confirm first-ever Great Salt Lake commissioner

The Senate confirmation hearing for Brian Steed, Utah's first-ever Great Salt Lake commissioner, will be held in June.

2023 Drought Response Operations Plan launched by Bureau of Reclamation

Allowing upstream reservoirs to recuperate is the main focus in the Bureau of Reclamation's 2023 Drought Response Operations Plan.

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.