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link to Hopi Tribe’s Lawsuit Over Snowmaking Reinstated

Hopi Tribe’s Lawsuit Over Snowmaking Reinstated

The San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona have spiritual significance to nearby Native Americans and economic significance for skiers.  A case brought by the Hopi Tribe, located within the...

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link to Wetlands Protection May Erode in Wisconsin

Wetlands Protection May Erode in Wisconsin

A controversial piece of legislation in Wisconsin is pitting business groups against environmental organizations.  The Republican-sponsored law would roll back protections for wetlands not connected...

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link to Denver, Tucson and 3 other cities receive water conservation award

Denver, Tucson and 3 other cities receive water conservation award

Five U.S. cities were honored on May 3 for their residents' commitment to water-saving choices as part of the second annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.

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link to NASA study projects warming-driven changes in global rainfall

NASA study projects warming-driven changes in global rainfall

NASA warns about climate change and global rainfall.

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link to Oklahoma, Texas water fight before the US Supreme Court — State water sharing agreements nationwide could be impacted

Oklahoma, Texas water fight before the US Supreme Court — State water sharing agreements nationwide could be impacted

The legal battle between Oklahoma and Texas over water rights to the Red River Basin is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.  Oral argument was heard on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. The case,...

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link to $1 million to be invested in fly fishing ranch along Utah’s Upper Provo River

$1 million to be invested in fly fishing ranch along Utah’s Upper Provo River

Sporting Ranch Capital Management (SRCM) has purchased a 204-acre tract on the Upper Provo River just east of Park City, Utah, with plans to create an unrivaled fly fishing ranch by enriching its...

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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 Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  2. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

  3. Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026

    What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?

  4. Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026

    Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?

  5. Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026

    A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…

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