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link to “Operational Neutrality” on Colorado River ends with extra water release

“Operational Neutrality” on Colorado River ends with extra water release

The Bureau of Reclamation will end "operational neutrality" in the Colorado River Basin, releasing extra water from Lake Powell to Lake Mead due to a deep snowpack.

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link to Utah no longer in extreme or exceptional drought, but not out of woods yet

Utah no longer in extreme or exceptional drought, but not out of woods yet

Utah saw its third-wettest Jan-Mar since 1895. Despite record-breaking snowfall, drought persists in parts of the state, raising water conservation concerns.

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link to $36 million invested in Legacy Roads and Trails Program

$36 million invested in Legacy Roads and Trails Program

Funding for water quality and infrastructure projects on national forests and grasslands has been announced, aimed in part at supporting community safety.

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link to American Bar Association weighs in on Navajo case before SCOTUS

American Bar Association weighs in on Navajo case before SCOTUS

The outcome of the Navajo Nation water rights case before the U.S. Supreme Court may impact Lower Colorado River Basin management.

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link to $56 million invested to replace Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel treatment plant

$56 million invested to replace Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel treatment plant

After 30 years of service, the Leadville Mine treatment plant will be replaced, ensuring clean water for Arkansas River and boosting community safety.

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link to The Great Salt Lake is reviving, but conservation still urged

The Great Salt Lake is reviving, but conservation still urged

Utah's Great Salt Lake sees a revival after a berm increase, while officials collaborate with Israel for long-term solutions to protect the ecosystem.

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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 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

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