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California agencies prepare for snowmelt and flood prevention

DWR manages Lake Oroville releases, addresses record Southern Sierra snowpack, and collaborates with agencies to prepare for snowmelt and prevent flooding in California.

Projects funded for water treatment innovation

Reclamation announces funding for research projects for developing innovative water treatment technologies, enhancing supply flexibility amid climate challenges.

High flow experiment aims to restore Colorado River sandbars

The Bureau of Reclamation's high flow experiment aims to restore sand dunes and protect archaeological sites along the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon.

Navajo Nation orders Chinle evacuations due to flooding

Navajo Nation officials order Chinle evacuations due to flooding caused by overflow from Tsaile Lake and Wheatfields Lake. President Joe Biden grants disaster declaration for Navajo Nation to receive...

Lake Mead water levels rising with near-record snowpack melt

Lake Mead is expected to receive a significant water level rise due to melting snowpack entering the Colorado River system.

Arizona revokes approval for Saudi-owned farm’s deepwater wells

Arizona withdraws permission for two deepwater wells at a controversial Saudi-owned farm, citing inconsistencies in applications and concerns over excessive water usage.

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.