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Deadline looms: U.S. must answer Utah land challenge

Utah's lawsuit over federal land control gains widespread support; U.S. must respond by November 21, potentially impacting state sovereignty and federalism.

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link to Will the 2024 elections change Arizona’s water future?

Will the 2024 elections change Arizona’s water future?

An opinion piece speculates that Arizona's water future is at stake as election outcomes could affect tribal water settlements and Colorado River allocations, leading to greater supply uncertainty.

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link to Real estate and legal pros: Master Nevada water rights in January

Real estate and legal pros: Master Nevada water rights in January

The Nevada Water Resources Association will host a master course about Nevada’s water rights in January 2025, where professionals can earn continuing education credits.

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link to Irrigation dips nationwide; Colorado River States feel the strain

Irrigation dips nationwide; Colorado River States feel the strain

US irrigation declines since 2018, including Colorado River Basin states. Farmers adopt water-saving tech amid rising costs, highlighting the need for sustainable strategies.

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link to CA’s first major water storage project approved since 2011

CA’s first major water storage project approved since 2011

California's San Luis Reservoir expansion adds 130,000 acre-feet of water storage, boosting supply for millions and enhancing wildlife habitats.

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link to Utahans invited to join discussion on Pahvant Valley groundwater

Utahans invited to join discussion on Pahvant Valley groundwater

Pahvant Valley faces groundwater crisis due to overuse and illegal irrigation. Utahans are invited to attend tonight's public meeting in Fillmore to discuss the proposed groundwater management plan.

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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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