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$51 million invested in ecosystem restoration across 8 states

Eighteen projects across eight states are funded through President Biden's Investing in America agenda for aquatic ecosystem restoration.

The West is finding its pot of gold

A growing number of Western states are moving toward treating wastewater to provide a sustainable drinking water supply.

Final EIR issued for California’s Delta Conveyance Project

The Delta Conveyance Project aims to modernize California's water system, ensuring reliable supply amidst climate extremes and population demands. The final Environmental Impact Report was issued...

Arizona works to conserve water in the Colorado River system

With $63.4 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding, Arizona works to save up to 984,429 acre-feet of Colorado River water by 2026.

Federal funds tackle Tribal drought, revitalize Colorado River

Biden administration allocates $16.5M for Tribal water access and $295M for California's water conservation in Lake Mead.

Arizona launches supply-demand studies for 51 groundwater basins

ADWR's new "Supply & Demand" portal offers crucial assessments of Arizona's groundwater basins, aiding in sustainable water management and planning.

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Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025
Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…
Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…
Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…