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link to Strengthening U.S.-Mexico water and border infrastructure

Strengthening U.S.-Mexico water and border infrastructure

U.S. and Mexico boost water security, flood control, and infrastructure with IBWC-led projects for sustainable, binational water management.

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Arizona Senate advances water-saving “Ag-to-Urban” housing bill

Arizona’s SB 1611 moves forward, proposing farmland-to-housing conversion to lower prices and save water, sparking debate over sustainability and growth.

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link to Utah’s water worries: snowpack and drought update

Utah’s water worries: snowpack and drought update

Utah's snowpack is below average, drought is worsening, and water supply forecasts are low. Reservoirs help, but conservation remains vital.

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link to Massive federal firings trigger fears over public lands, water

Massive federal firings trigger fears over public lands, water

Mass federal firings spark fears of wildfire risks, water issues, and diminishing public land management nationwide.

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link to Wyoming’s Water Projects: Where the money is flowing

Wyoming’s Water Projects: Where the money is flowing

Wyoming invests over $114 million in water projects, focusing on LaPrele Dam, irrigation rehabilitation, and local water systems, while cutting Alkali Creek funding.

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link to Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin

Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin

Drought and below-average snowpack threaten water supply and hydropower in the Colorado River Basin, with little relief expected in the coming weeks.

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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. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

  2. Helen c on Alongside new groundwater rules, Arizona presses Fondomonte suitFebruary 6, 2026

    I imagine we're going to see far more litigation as tech industry's excessive demands for water push up against the…

  3. Helen c on How the Green River cut through the Uinta MountainsFebruary 6, 2026

    Very interesting, Deborah. It makes you think twice about the hubris of humans over time attempting to re-engineer the earth…

  4. Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  5. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

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