Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

Colorado River states race to avert water crisis

Seven states face a deadline to avoid federal action as legal fights and low reservoirs threaten the future of the Colorado River.

New Mexico’s strategic water plan set to preserve freshwater

New Mexico moves forward with a brackish water strategy to protect freshwater and support clean energy under the Strategic Water Supply program.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

PepsiCo invests in replenishment projects in California, Colorado

PepsiCo funds water projects in California, Colorado and Texas to restore rivers, protect habitats, and replenish over 700 million gallons annually across key watersheds.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

New study confirms permanent global water storage shift

Global soil moisture has plunged since 2000, signaling a lasting shift in Earth’s water cycle backed by sea level rise and polar motion data.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

Drought tightens its grip in the Colorado River Basin

Drought tightens across the Colorado River Basin, with worsening conditions in New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona despite strong snowpack in California.

Arizona Groundwater Settlements & Water Data Centers Impact

EPA nominee backs action on border sewage crisis

EPA nominee vows to tackle sewage crisis threatening California beaches, as federal funds back major upgrades to cross-border wastewater treatment.

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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…