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Hidden flood threat beneath California’s coastline

Rising groundwater could flood Imperial Beach roads by 2060s, researchers warn, threatening over 20% of San Diego County's coastline.

Colorado River conservation bill clears House committee

A new bill could unlock millions for river restoration without new taxes. See how this simple fix helps endangered species and habitats.

Heat, low flows force Yellowstone to close rivers to fishing

Yellowstone National Park closes major rivers as water temperatures exceed 68°F, threatening native trout populations. Hot, dry conditions are to blame.

Colorado River Basin sees key water project updates

The Bureau of Reclamation has launched a sediment mitigation study on the Verde River, scheduled a flow reduction at Davis Dam for insect control, and reopened Summit County Road 1812 near Green...

Safeguarding the Source: New NGWA paper urges groundwater action

NGWA’s new white paper outlines urgent groundwater threats and calls for recharge, remediation, and public education.

Coal exploration proposed in Utah’s Muddy Creek Canyon

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on a coal exploration project in Utah’s Muddy Creek Canyon. Comments are due by August 11.

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 New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025
Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…
Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…
Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…