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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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Western Water Weekly Video: Dams, Drought & Trump’s First Veto

Major water decisions unfolded this week—from tribal settlements and dam removals to drought shifts and President Trump’s first veto affecting rural water projects.

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Drought shifts as storms bring uneven relief

Late December storms brought uneven drought relief across the Colorado River Basin, improving conditions in some areas while others grew drier.

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Late December storms lift California snowpack

Late December storms lifted California’s snowpack to 71 percent of average, improving water supply outlooks while leaving the season’s final outcome uncertain.

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  • Low snowpack raises Western drought concerns
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  • $5 billion price tag raises questions on Arizona tribal water deal
  • California snowpack melting too early in 2026
  • Federal river plan could devastate Arizona water supply
  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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