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Dry spells deepen in Colorado River Basin states

Drought persists across Colorado River Basin states as May storms bypass key Western regions. Southwest heat and dryness forecast to intensify.

Interior Department opens door to cut red tape

Interior Department seeks public input to identify outdated or burdensome regulations under new review process launched May 16, 2025.

Green infrastructure cuts nutrients in Texas watershed

Green infrastructure like swales and bioretention cells helps cut runoff and nutrient pollution in South Texas’ Arroyo Colorado River. Study offers cost-effective roadmap.

Colorado River at a Crossroads: 2025 conference nears

Leaders gather June 5–6 in Boulder for a pivotal Colorado River conference. Topics include tribal rights, agriculture, Lake Powell, and new policy paths.

Groundwater recharge and resilience conference scheduled

The 2025 Managed Aquifer Recharge Conference, hosted by NGWA in Denver, will explore groundwater storage, quality, and drought resilience strategies.

Trump’s budget proposal slashes water funding nationwide

Trump’s 2026 budget proposal slashes over $8B from key water programs, including $609M from Utah’s Central Utah Project, sparking uncertainty and concern.

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…