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link to ASU’s Kyl Center outlines Colorado River risks for 2026

ASU’s Kyl Center outlines Colorado River risks for 2026

ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.

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link to Nevada launches program to retire groundwater rights

Nevada launches program to retire groundwater rights

Nevada has launched a voluntary groundwater rights retirement program to address declining aquifers and protect vital ecosystems, backed by new state laws.

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link to PG&E advances Potter Valley Project dam removal plan

PG&E advances Potter Valley Project dam removal plan

On July 25, 2025, PG&E filed its decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project, proposing dam removals to restore fish habitat and a new diversion facility to maintain water flows.

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link to Tucson rejects $3.6B data center proposal

Tucson rejects $3.6B data center proposal

Tucson leaders unanimously reject Project Blue, citing transparency and water concerns, while moving to regulate large water users.

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link to Utah invites public input on 2026 Water Plan

Utah invites public input on 2026 Water Plan

Utah invites residents to join Water Talks this fall to help shape the 2026 state water plan and guide future water management decisions.

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link to Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges

Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges

August 7 report shows drought easing in parts of U.S., but worsening in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Arizona.

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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 Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  2. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

  3. Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025

    By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.

  4. Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025

    While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…

  5. Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

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