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American Rivers issues its 2022 endangered rivers report

American Rivers has published its top ten endangered rivers report for 2022, and the Colorado River tops the list.

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link to Prior appropriation: Colorado’s illegal ponds and fire suppression

Prior appropriation: Colorado’s illegal ponds and fire suppression

Colorado state legislators are considering a bill that would turn illegal ponds into "fire suppression ponds," potentially affecting the rights of senior appropriation right holders.

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Climate change forces California to rethink water forecasts

Thanks to a hotter climate, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is rethinking the type of data used for its water supply forecasts. Rather than relying on historical patterns, the...

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Glen Canyon Dam selected for international award

This month, the Glen Canyon Dam received an award jointly organized by the United States Society on Dams and the Chinese National Committee on Large Dams. Criteria included implementation of...

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link to Water vs. Power: Uncertain times along the Colorado River

Water vs. Power: Uncertain times along the Colorado River

Public agencies are mulling whether water should be kept at Lake Powell for hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam, leading to concerns about lower levels at Lake Mead and unprecedented cuts in...

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link to With fire season around the corner, Utah reservoirs remain low

With fire season around the corner, Utah reservoirs remain low

On a statewide level, Utah's reservoirs are filled to only 65% of capacity, leading to concerns about water availability and wildfires. While residents are encouraged to conserve and cut back, fire...

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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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