Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

Water shortage spurs septic system conversions in Southern Nevada

Southern Nevada tackles water scarcity by funding septic-to-sewer conversions, vital for recycling in America's driest metropolitan area.

Gila River Indian Community to place solar panels over canals

Arizona's Gila River Indian Community partners with the U.S. Army Corps for a solar canal project, targeting water conservation and renewable energy.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

Feds less optimistic about Lake Mead water levels

Lake Mead's water level is forecasted to hit a historic low by 2025, despite recent efforts to stabilize the region's major reservoirs.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

Tribal Water Institute funded to provide water rights training

The Native American Rights Fund and the Walton Family Foundation announced the creation of the Tribal Water Institute. It will provide Tribal Nations resources and training to advocate for their...

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

It’s liquid gold. Arizona DWR tackles potty humor.

Arizona's Advanced Water Purification program aims to transform wastewater into millions of gallons of safe drinking water for Phoenix, meeting EPA standards.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

Fifth National Climate Assessment coincides with historic funding

Coinciding with the release of the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, additional funds for western water projects are announced.

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Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026
Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.
Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026
It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.
Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026
What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?
Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026
Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?
Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026
A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…