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link to Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens

Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens

Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin, stressing water resources in Southern California, Nevada, and Wyoming amid mounting precipitation deficits.

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link to Arizona sues Saudi-owned firm for public nuisance over water use

Arizona sues Saudi-owned firm for public nuisance over water use

Arizona sues Saudi-owned Fondomonte for excessive groundwater use, alleging public nuisance that threatens La Paz County's health, safety, and future.

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link to Lake Perris Emergency Release Facility project underway

Lake Perris Emergency Release Facility project underway

CA begins construction on Lake Perris Emergency Release Facility to protect downstream communities & water supply in event of an emergency.

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link to Billions in federal funding coming to rural America

Billions in federal funding coming to rural America

The USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities to expand access to clean energy and safe drinking water.

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link to California gives Lake Mead a helping hand

California gives Lake Mead a helping hand

California’s water agencies surpass Lake Mead conservation goals, raising water levels and ensuring future Colorado River stability.

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link to Forever chemicals (PFAS): EPA tightens chemical safety rules

Forever chemicals (PFAS): EPA tightens chemical safety rules

EPA tightens chemical rules to curb PFAS harming farmers, safeguard public health, and phase out cancer-causing solvents.

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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 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.

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

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

  3. Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026

    What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?

  4. Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026

    Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?

  5. Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026

    A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…

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