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link to Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at Tucson Airport addressed

Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at Tucson Airport addressed

The EPA and Tucson Airport Authority are working together to address PFAS contamination in Tucson's drinking water to protect public health and ensure safe supply.

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‘Tis the season for Indian water rights settlements

Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here's a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.

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link to Reclamation invests $4.6 million in snow monitoring projects

Reclamation invests $4.6 million in snow monitoring projects

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded $4.6 million to five projects to enhance snow monitoring, improving water supply forecasting and management.

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link to New Mexico lawmakers introduce Navajo Nation water rights bill

New Mexico lawmakers introduce Navajo Nation water rights bill

New Mexico lawmakers introduced legislation to approve a water rights settlement for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José watershed.

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link to Environmentalists sue Utah Inland Port Authority

Environmentalists sue Utah Inland Port Authority

A lawsuit challenges the Utah Inland Port Authority's legality, citing violations of separation of powers and concerns over harm to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

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link to California completes major tidal habitat restoration project

California completes major tidal habitat restoration project

The Lookout Slough project restores 3,400 acres of tidal habitat, enhancing flood protection and supporting local wildlife, with public access for recreation.

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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 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

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