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link to Nevada farmers giving up groundwater pumping

Nevada farmers giving up groundwater pumping

Nevada aims to retire over 15,000 acre-feet of groundwater with a $25M program funded by pandemic relief that pays farmers to stop pumping.

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link to $43.5 million available to boost water storage in the West

$43.5 million available to boost water storage in the West

Department of the Interior announces $43.5 million for small water storage projects to enhance water supply reliability and climate resilience in the West.

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link to California eases drought emergency in 19 counties

California eases drought emergency in 19 counties

Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.

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link to Glen Canyon Dam gets $8.9M upgrade for reliable water delivery

Glen Canyon Dam gets $8.9M upgrade for reliable water delivery

Aging outlet works will be relined at Glen Canyon Dam, ensuring reliable water delivery even during low water levels. This project is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and crucial for...

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link to California court links groundwater to public trust doctrine

California court links groundwater to public trust doctrine

California court overturns Sonoma County's well permit system, emphasizing the need for evidence-based protection of groundwater under the public trust doctrine.

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link to Navajo Nation, DOE tackle orphaned well problem

Navajo Nation, DOE tackle orphaned well problem

Navajo Nation partners with Department of Energy to address orphaned wells, aiming to protect health and lands. Orphaned wells are abandoned uranium, oil, and gas wells that pose serious health and...

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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 Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025

    Truth.

  2. Jim on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Would like to see politics eliminated from ground water management in AZ so the developers can’t “buy” into areas that…

  3. Butch on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Stop all the pools .

  4. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  5. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

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