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link to Arizona lawmakers challenge Colorado River draft plan

Arizona lawmakers challenge Colorado River draft plan

Arizona lawmakers are pushing back against a federal draft plan for managing the Colorado River after 2026, arguing it would place disproportionate water reductions on Lower Basin states and could...

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link to California targets 9 million acre-feet more water by 2040

California targets 9 million acre-feet more water by 2040

California launches Water Plan 2028 with a goal of adding 9 million acre-feet of water supply by 2040 to address drought, climate swings, and growing demand.

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link to California snowpack still below average after storms

California snowpack still below average after storms

February storms improved California’s snowpack, but totals remain below average across the Sierra Nevada as the critical spring runoff season approaches.

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link to Federal prize targets invasive mussels

Federal prize targets invasive mussels

The Bureau of Reclamation has launched a national prize challenge to develop new technologies that stop invasive mussels spreading through watercraft ballast systems, a growing threat to reservoirs,...

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link to Colorado River Basin snowpack still below normal

Colorado River Basin snowpack still below normal

The February 26, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor shows mixed conditions across the West, with recent storms boosting snowpack but much of the Colorado River Basin still below normal for late February.

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link to U.S. groundwater drought data often disagree

U.S. groundwater drought data often disagree

A February 2026 study of 1,510 wells finds longer groundwater droughts in dry regions and warns satellite tools can miss local conditions.

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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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  • Arizona marks major water policy milestone
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  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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