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link to RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative
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RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative

EPA’s new RealWaterTA program refocuses technical assistance on helping drinking water and wastewater systems maintain compliance and improve infrastructure.

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link to National Park Service plans for a lower Lake Powell
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National Park Service plans for a lower Lake Powell

Lake Powell officials are extending ramps and planning new launches as Glen Canyon prepares for lower water levels during the 2026 recreation season.

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link to 2026 Farm Bill includes new rural water programs
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2026 Farm Bill includes new rural water programs

The proposed 2026 Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567) includes provisions affecting rural water systems, wells, conservation programs, and drought resilience across the nation and the...

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link to Colorado questions federal plan for the Colorado River
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Colorado questions federal plan for the Colorado River

Colorado officials say a federal draft plan for managing Lake Powell and Lake Mead after 2026 may rely on unrealistic water supplies and fails to address long-term Colorado River shortages.

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link to Arizona lawmakers challenge Colorado River draft plan
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Arizona lawmakers challenge Colorado River draft plan

Arizona lawmakers are pushing back against a federal draft plan for managing the Colorado River after 2026, arguing it would place disproportionate water reductions on Lower Basin states and could...

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link to California targets 9 million acre-feet more water by 2040
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California targets 9 million acre-feet more water by 2040

California launches Water Plan 2028 with a goal of adding 9 million acre-feet of water supply by 2040 to address drought, climate swings, and growing demand.

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  • RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative
  • National Park Service plans for a lower Lake Powell
  • 2026 Farm Bill includes new rural water programs
  • Colorado questions federal plan for the Colorado River
  • Arizona lawmakers challenge Colorado River draft plan
  1. Deborah on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 3, 2026

    That's so frustrating, especially with the ongoing drought. Is there a ditch master who monitors the GVIC diversions?

  2. Barbara P Holub on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 1, 2026

    We are careful when watering our field in Mesa County, Colorado. Our neighbor waters 24 hours a day for 3…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

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