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link to Utah pushes for transparency in data center water use

Utah pushes for transparency in data center water use

Utah lawmakers advance a bill requiring data centers to report annual water use, with fines for noncompliance and public disclosure of non-identifying totals.

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link to Colorado River negotiations near November 11 deadline

Colorado River negotiations near November 11 deadline

Arizona slams Colorado while Utah stays optimistic as seven states race to reach a Colorado River deal before the November 11 federal deadline.

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link to Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resources

Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resources

A new Utah bill would let landowners own the heat beneath their land while requiring water rights for geothermal energy production.

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link to Lake Mead could hit historic low by 2027, federal forecast warns

Lake Mead could hit historic low by 2027, federal forecast warns

Lake Mead may reach its lowest level ever by 2027, triggering severe cuts unless Colorado River states agree on urgent conservation plans.

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link to Colorado AG fights oil rail plan near Colorado River

Colorado AG fights oil rail plan near Colorado River

The Colorado attorney general is considering legal action after the Trump administration's Bureau of Land Management fast-tracks Utah oil project near the Colorado River, bypassing Clean Water Act...

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link to Senator Mike Lee may revive Utah public land sale proposal

Senator Mike Lee may revive Utah public land sale proposal

After House rejection, Sen. Mike Lee may push to sell Utah public lands, raising concerns among conservation groups and local leaders seeking infrastructure.

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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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