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Real estate and legal pros: Master Nevada water rights in January

The Nevada Water Resources Association will host a master course about Nevada’s water rights in January 2025, where professionals can earn continuing education credits.

Irrigation dips nationwide; Colorado River States feel the strain

US irrigation declines since 2018, including Colorado River Basin states. Farmers adopt water-saving tech amid rising costs, highlighting the need for sustainable strategies.

CA’s first major water storage project approved since 2011

California's San Luis Reservoir expansion adds 130,000 acre-feet of water storage, boosting supply for millions and enhancing wildlife habitats.

Utahans invited to join discussion on Pahvant Valley groundwater

Pahvant Valley faces groundwater crisis due to overuse and illegal irrigation. Utahans are invited to attend tonight's public meeting in Fillmore to discuss the proposed groundwater management plan.

Report warns that groundwater pumping threatens Upper Verde River

Groundwater pumping and climate change are drying Arizona's Upper Verde River, threatening wildlife and regional water resources, says a recent report.

EPA proposes major cleanup of Motorola Superfund site in Phoenix

EPA seeks public input on cleanup plan for Motorola 52nd Street Superfund site in Phoenix; aims to address industrial groundwater contamination.

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 Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026
It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…
Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026
There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…
Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026
If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…
Callie Humes on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026
I think it is really interesting how one river supports a lot of people and a lot of communities and…
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.