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link to Senior right holders sue California over water restrictions

Senior right holders sue California over water restrictions

Several irrigation districts and others having pre-1914 senior water rights have sued the State of California over water shut-offs and denial of due process. Historic water rights were cut last month...

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link to Monsoons fill major Arizona reservoir system to over 70%

Monsoons fill major Arizona reservoir system to over 70%

This year's monsoons have helped to raise the water levels in several of Arizona's reservoirs, bringing welcome relief to water users in the central part of the State.

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link to Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope

Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope

Utah's reservoirs are below capacity, with the Upper Enterprise in Washington County almost dry at 5%. Most of the state is in 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought and if the situation continues next...

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link to Water supply alert declared by Metropolitan Water District

Water supply alert declared by Metropolitan Water District

The Metropolitan Water District in southern California declared a water supply alert, triggering voluntary water use reductions. The District serves 19 million people.

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link to Federal water shortage declared, Arizona hit hardest

Federal water shortage declared, Arizona hit hardest

For the first time since Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam were constructed in the 1930s, the federal government has declared a water shortage. Arizona will be hardest hit.

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link to Utah embarks on comprehensive water conservation plan

Utah embarks on comprehensive water conservation plan

As July came to a close, Gov. Spencer J. Cox joined water officials from around the state to highlight conservation efforts and measures needed to plan for Utah’s water future. Four key areas were...

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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 Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

  2. Dan on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    And what impact do millions of illegals crossing have on the fragile environment?

  3. Deborah on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 13, 2025

    True.

  4. Helen Ck on California marks record-low Colorado River useNovember 10, 2025

    California has been making all the wrong choices about water for over a century. Eventually short sightedness demands we pstmy…

  5. Helen Ck on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 10, 2025

    I think we need to prepare ourselves for massive global movements of populations as more people are forced to become…

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