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Biden-Harris administration dedicates $41M for water, ecosystems

Biden’s infrastructure funds boost 21 water and ecosystem projects across 11 states, strengthening communities facing drought.

Unveiling Hidden Waterways: The long journey of groundwater

Groundwater travels farther and deeper than thought, connecting watersheds and sustaining streams with crucial implications for water management.

Time to face hard truths, say Colorado River’s Upper Basin States

Upper Basin states push for sustainable Colorado River management ahead of 2026 as water shortages demand urgent, basin-wide solutions.

Arizona leaders to tackle water security

Arizona leaders unite to secure water rights for tribes and communities, driving key settlements, new infrastructure, and cross-state collaboration.

California first 2025 snow survey shows snowpack near average

California’s new survey shows a near-average Sierra snowpack, boosted by storms. Even with reservoir storage above average, the state's Department of Water Resources is still uncertain as the...

New law boosts groundwater tracking through 2028

President Biden’s new law funds nationwide groundwater tracking through 2028, ensuring critical water data for scientists, agencies, and communities.

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 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.
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…
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.
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…
Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.