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2025 Colorado River Operating Plan: Arizona hit hard

Arizona and Nevada face mandatory water reductions in 2025 due to ongoing drought and low reservoir levels in the Colorado River system.

Mixed changes seen in Colorado River Basin drought conditions

Drought conditions in the Southwest saw mixed changes, with local improvements in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, but worsening conditions in parts of Utah and Wyoming.

California launches stream gage improvement program

California launches $7M program to improve stream gage network for better water management and flood/drought preparedness.

Arizona AG urges new study for mining operation near Grand Canyon

Arizona AG Kris Mayes urges a new environmental study for Pinyon Plain Mine near the Grand Canyon due to outdated 1986 science and potential groundwater risks to the Havasupai Tribe.

$7 million investment announced for Rio Grande water resiliency

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced $7 million for drought resilience and water efficiency projects in Texas and New Mexico’s Rio Grande Basin.

Research highlights vulnerabilities of rural water systems

New research highlights climate change threats to rural U.S. water systems and proposes a community-driven framework for building resilient, equitable solutions.

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Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025
Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.
Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025
This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…
Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025
By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.
Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025
While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…
Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.