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link to Nevada rancher exposes illegal lithium mine water use

Nevada rancher exposes illegal lithium mine water use

Nevada rancher exposes illegal water use by lithium mine after permits revoked, sparking a state cease and desist and concerns over rushed project approvals.

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link to Arizona’s ag-to-urban water law ushers in new growth era

Arizona’s ag-to-urban water law ushers in new growth era

Arizona’s bipartisan ag-to-urban law allows developers to use water from retired farmland to meet housing demand while conserving groundwater. Some rural leaders worry their water needs were left...

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link to New webcam connects public to Shasta Dam in real time

New webcam connects public to Shasta Dam in real time

The Bureau of Reclamation launches a live webcam at Shasta Dam, offering real-time views of the dam, reservoir, and Mount Shasta for the public and media.

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Water News Video: Week of June 22-June 28, 2025

No time to read articles?  A summary of last week's news stories is now available on video.

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link to Drought report sends mixed signals across Colorado River Basin

Drought report sends mixed signals across Colorado River Basin

Drought worsens in Utah, Nevada, and Colorado, while parts of New Mexico and Wyoming see minor relief. Monsoon rains may offer hope for Arizona and other areas in early July.

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link to Utah’s drought response offers lessons for the West

Utah’s drought response offers lessons for the West

Utah's new drought primer shows how snowpack, reservoirs, and smart water laws impact everything from farming to wildlife across the Colorado River Basin.

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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. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

  2. Helen c on Alongside new groundwater rules, Arizona presses Fondomonte suitFebruary 6, 2026

    I imagine we're going to see far more litigation as tech industry's excessive demands for water push up against the…

  3. Helen c on How the Green River cut through the Uinta MountainsFebruary 6, 2026

    Very interesting, Deborah. It makes you think twice about the hubris of humans over time attempting to re-engineer the earth…

  4. Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  5. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

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