Gov. Cox issues a drought emergency for 17 Utah counties. Officials urge immediate water conservation to protect limited supplies during a drier year.
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Rain relieves some areas, but drought deepens in the Southwest
The U.S. Drought Monitor reports worsening extreme drought across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and California, despite spring rains improving other regions.
Arizona groundwater bill veto sparks rural water policy dispute
Governor Hobbs’ veto of HB 2271 has reignited tensions over groundwater transparency in Arizona, with rural lawmakers demanding critical data access.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s visit to San Diego highlights urgent concerns over the Tijuana River sewage crisis, as lawmakers push to protect cleanup funding from federal cuts.
In Colorado, BLM has acquired Mineral Point Ditch water rights to restore Burrows Creek and support Superfund cleanup at Bonita Peak, improving water quality and habitats.