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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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link to Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects

Funding freeze raises alarm for Colorado River projects

Arizona senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a funding freeze that threatens Colorado River conservation, infrastructure, and water agreements.

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link to Drinking water systems cited in New Mexico’s enforcement watch

Drinking water systems cited in New Mexico’s enforcement watch

New Mexico cites multiple water systems for regulatory violations, urging proactive compliance to protect public health and ensure water safety.

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link to Colorado, Nebraska face off over canal water, eminent domain

Colorado, Nebraska face off over canal water, eminent domain

Colorado and Nebraska clash over the proposed Perkins County Canal, with possible eminent domain stirring tensions around water rights.

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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 Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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