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link to As Congress is set to adjourn, hope lingers for water settlement

As Congress is set to adjourn, hope lingers for water settlement

Navajo Nation pushes Congress to approve the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, addressing decades-long tribal water rights disputes.

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link to Water quality in Colorado Plateau Parks remains strong

Water quality in Colorado Plateau Parks remains strong

96.8% of park waters meet state standards, but E. coli, warming temps, and dissolved solids pose ecosystem challenges.

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link to Warmer winters threaten snow, water and ecosystems

Warmer winters threaten snow, water and ecosystems

Warming winters threaten snow, water supplies, and ecosystems, impacting the Colorado River Basin and winter economies.

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link to California bets on water infrastructure and jobs

California bets on water infrastructure and jobs

California accelerates water infrastructure projects and job growth, focusing on groundwater recharge and Sites Reservoir to address future water challenges.

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link to Pecos watershed gets temporary mining ban to protect resources

Pecos watershed gets temporary mining ban to protect resources

The Upper Pecos watershed gains a two-year mining ban to protect its pristine waters, wildlife, cultural heritage, and recreational value.

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link to Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens

Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens

Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin, stressing water resources in Southern California, Nevada, and Wyoming amid mounting precipitation deficits.

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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 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

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