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California Water Code Amendment curbs speculative investments by funds in water rights

Calif. House passes AB 1205, limiting speculative water rights investments. Agricultural associations oppose, citing potential hindrances to reliable supply.

There’s a lot to do, says Central Arizona Project

Following the historic agreement among the Lower Basin states, Arizona's Dept. of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project's goals are to safeguard the Colorado River system in the short term and...

Lower Basin States reach historic Colorado River system agreement

Arizona, California and Nevada will conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water, with funding and voluntary efforts supporting sustainability of the system. A new draft environmental impact...

Help available for farmers who suffered 2022 drought, wildfire and other disasters

Agriculture Department announces plan to distribute $3.7 billion in aid for farmers hit by 2022 natural disasters such as drought and wildfire.

Arizona city unveils innovative groundwater recharge project

Chandler sells storage capacity at the New River Agua Fria River Underground Storage Project to Avondale, part of a shift towards localized water distribution. The $5.7M from the sale aids in future...

California agency allocates $143.7M to bolster water security in the face of climate change

DWR grants millions to fund 115 projects enhancing water management, promoting conservation, and strengthening climate resilience in California.

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Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.
Dan on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
And what impact do millions of illegals crossing have on the fragile environment?
Deborah on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 13, 2025
True.
Helen Ck on California marks record-low Colorado River useNovember 10, 2025
California has been making all the wrong choices about water for over a century. Eventually short sightedness demands we pstmy…
Helen Ck on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 10, 2025
I think we need to prepare ourselves for massive global movements of populations as more people are forced to become…