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link to Western states see mixed drought trends amid early storms

Western states see mixed drought trends amid early storms

Heavy rain hit the Northwest, but drought lingers across much of the Colorado River Basin as Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah stay mostly dry.

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link to California marks record-low Colorado River use

California marks record-low Colorado River use

California’s Colorado River use is projected to hit its lowest level since 1949—proof that conservation and growth can succeed together.

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link to Reviving ancient wisdom: Indigenous fire and water stewardship

Reviving ancient wisdom: Indigenous fire and water stewardship

Western leaders and tribes unite to restore Indigenous fire and water stewardship across the West, improving forest health and water resilience.

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link to Queen Creek, Arizona considers landmark water investment

Queen Creek, Arizona considers landmark water investment

Queen Creek’s November meetings could secure long-term water independence through a Harquahala Basin supply and new water resource fee plan.

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link to AZ schedules hearing on Ranegras Plain groundwater AMA

AZ schedules hearing on Ranegras Plain groundwater AMA

Arizona considers a new Active Management Area in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz and Yuma Counties. A public hearing will be held December 18.

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link to Environmental group seeks pause on new data centers

Environmental group seeks pause on new data centers

Food & Water Watch has urged a nationwide halt to new data centers, warning that AI and crypto growth could strain U.S. water supplies and power grids.

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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 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.

  2. 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…

  3. Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025

    By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.

  4. Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025

    While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…

  5. Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

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