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link to Shoshone water deal moves into water court

Shoshone water deal moves into water court

Colorado leaders advance the historic Shoshone Water Rights deal as co-applicants file for water court review to secure long-term flows on the upper Colorado River.

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Western Water Weekly Video: Big Shifts Across the West

This week's news video looks at drought shifts, Colorado River warnings, new federal rules, rural water funding, and California’s unexpected drought improvement.

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link to Storm systems shift drought across the west

Storm systems shift drought across the west

Heavy storms improved drought in California and parts of the Basin, while warm, dry weather worsened conditions in Wyoming, Montana and the central Plains.

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link to Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era

Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era

A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.

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link to Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern Arizona

Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern Arizona

A new documentary examines how border wall construction in Arizona’s San Rafael Valley could affect groundwater, springs and wildlife corridors.

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link to Western Slope – Historic Shoshone water deal clears major hurdle

Western Slope – Historic Shoshone water deal clears major hurdle

Colorado advances historic Shoshone Water Rights deal, securing major instream flow protection and long-term stability for upper Colorado River communities.

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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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