New data show Great Salt Lake remains at historic lows despite stabilization efforts, expanded water deliveries, and growing concern over dust and evaporation.
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Saudi farm faces regulation with new groundwater management area
Arizona has designated the Ranegras Plain as a new groundwater management area, adding reporting and conservation rules for large water users.
“We can do better.” Draft EIS sparks new Colorado River disputes
Federal post-2026 Colorado River plans draw criticism from water agencies and advocates as Basin States warn of supply cuts and legal conflicts.
A federal draft environmental review launches public comment on how Colorado River reservoirs could be managed after 2026.
New data center projects in Southern Arizona raise questions about electricity rates, water use, and regulatory oversight as approvals move forward.
This week’s water news recap breaks down polluted runoff, rural groundwater settlements, federal funding decisions, and snowpack losses shaping the West’s water future.