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link to After years of drought, Utah’s water outlook brightens

After years of drought, Utah’s water outlook brightens

Utah's water worries ease as snowpack surges and reservoirs reach 82% capacity, a dramatic improvement from last year.

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link to 6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy

6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy

$20.9 million was awarded to fund six salinity control projects in Colorado and Utah to reduce salt in the Colorado River, benefiting farmers & reducing water treatment costs.

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link to New Mexico’s big water plan dries up

New Mexico’s big water plan dries up

The $500 million push to treat both oil and gas wastewater and brackish water, the proposal has been drastically down-scaled by the New Mexico legislature.

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link to California reservoirs see major surges after storms

California reservoirs see major surges after storms

California's reservoirs surge above average after recent storms, marking a dramatic shift from previous drought conditions.

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link to Review launched for snail’s status in vicinity of lithium mine

Review launched for snail’s status in vicinity of lithium mine

Environmental conundrum: A federal review of a unique spring snail will assess if a Nevada lithium mine threatens the Kings River pyrg's survival.

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link to New study sheds light on Colorado River water losses

New study sheds light on Colorado River water losses

The Colorado River loses about 1.3 million-acre feet of water a year due to evaporation and transpiration, findings reveal.

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  1. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  2. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

  3. Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025

    By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.

  4. Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025

    While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…

  5. Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

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