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California advances groundwater sustainability efforts

98% of California groundwater use is now under local agency management under sustainability plan.

Lead pipes: Help is on its way for water systems in Wyoming

Wyoming is working with HDR to help community water systems inventory materials used in drinking water system lines by the EPA's October 16, 2024 deadline.

EPA and Navajo Nation reach $100M wastewater settlement

A partial consent decree involving the EPA and Navajo Nation creates a $100M plan to upgrade wastewater treatment in three Navajo towns that were insufficiently treating their wastewater.

Arizona’s Salt River Project offers free shade trees, workshops

SRP provides free shade trees to customers in Arizona to reduce cooling costs and combat heat and drought.

Report: conserved water is not restoring the Great Salt Lake.

Utah State University report emphasizes need for effective water delivery to restore Great Salt Lake.

Snow drought threatens west, senators call for Farm Bill action

US senators urge action in Farm Bill for drought-hit West amid record low snowpack and water deficits.

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 Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity: “Although I don’t report on water issues outside of the Colorado River Basin, I’ve noticed an increasing number of stories…” Apr 11, 07:16
Laura on Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity: “I learn more and more every time I read an article. I had no idea you could replenish a water…” Apr 5, 00:05
Ivy on Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals: “I see room for plenty of growth and progress as the agents new duties and abilities are put into action…” Apr 4, 23:51