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Warm winter, uneven relief in the Colorado River Basin

The January 8, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor update shows mixed drought improvements and setbacks across the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack still lagging despite recent storms.

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Arizona reaches groundwater settlement with Riverview Dairy

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a historic groundwater settlement with Riverview Dairy that reduces pumping, fallows farmland, and funds well replacement and water access for rural...

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Reclamation awards Seal Team Fix Phase 1 winners

Five teams won federal awards for emergency dam conduit sealing concepts designed to protect workers, communities, and water infrastructure across the West.

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Colorado River Basin needs included in FY 2026 appropriations

Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 provide funding for water projects, drought mitigation, wildfire management, Tribal programs, and weather forecasting across the Colorado River Basin...

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WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forward

Nearly 29,400 comments were filed on EPA’s proposed WOTUS rule as farm groups and water agencies weigh in on federal jurisdiction.

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Court upholds $10M penalty for 2021 Carson fire pollution

A California court ruled that fire debris runoff polluted the Dominguez Channel in 2021, triggering weeks of toxic odors and millions in penalties.

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  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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