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link to Summer rains deliver relief to drought-stricken West

Summer rains deliver relief to drought-stricken West

Monsoon rains ease drought in parts of Arizona, but Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain critically low, new drought report shows.

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link to NASA: Arizona’s aquifers are disappearing fast

NASA: Arizona’s aquifers are disappearing fast

NASA data shows Arizona lost groundwater equal to Lake Mead’s capacity, driven by drought and farming. Some areas benefit from management zones.

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link to Tiny plastics, big problems: The invisible threat to ecosystems

Tiny plastics, big problems: The invisible threat to ecosystems

Tiny plastic particles are silently altering ecosystems, spreading pathogens, and disrupting nutrient cycles. Global action may soon follow.

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link to Utah reservoirs drop sharply amid prolonged drought

Utah reservoirs drop sharply amid prolonged drought

Utah reservoirs fell 10% in June as 100% of the state entered moderate to severe drought. Local water restrictions now in effect.

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link to SCOTUS: Nebraska sues Colorado over South Platte River Compact

SCOTUS: Nebraska sues Colorado over South Platte River Compact

Nebraska files suit in U.S. Supreme Court, claiming Colorado violates water compact and blocks canal vital to Nebraska’s farms, cities, and future water supply.

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link to Arizona approves first-ever Harquahala groundwater transfer

Arizona approves first-ever Harquahala groundwater transfer

Arizona OKs first-ever Harquahala groundwater transfer to support Buckeye and Queen Creek growth under a 110-year plan.

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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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