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link to Reclamation finalizes plan for Colorado River through 2026

Reclamation finalizes plan for Colorado River through 2026

The Bureau of Reclamation finalized a plan to protect the Colorado River through 2026, focusing on water conservation and adapting dam releases, while emphasizing the need for long-term solutions...

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link to NM efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’

NM efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’

Federal funds are being distributed to 10 New Mexico communities to address lead and copper pipes in water systems, but state officials urge other municipalities to apply quickly for remaining funds.

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link to Environmental study announced for Utah’s Pleasant Creek watershed

Environmental study announced for Utah’s Pleasant Creek watershed

The Natural Resources Conservation Service will conduct an environmental study in Utah's Pleasant Creek watershed to address flooding, water management, and watershed health, seeking public input...

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link to Kyl Center unveils tools to boost Arizona water transparency

Kyl Center unveils tools to boost Arizona water transparency

ASU's Kyl Center unveils new tools offering user-friendly data and critical groundwater insights to boost transparency and support informed decision-making about Arizona's water future.

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link to California groundwater supply rebounds after wet winter

California groundwater supply rebounds after wet winter

California's groundwater rebounds after a wet winter, with gains nearly matching Shasta Lake's capacity, marking a positive shift after years of decline.

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link to Colorado River Basin receives aid for endangered species recovery

Colorado River Basin receives aid for endangered species recovery

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation invests $21 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support endangered fish recovery programs across the Colorado River Basin.

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  1. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

  2. Helen c on Alongside new groundwater rules, Arizona presses Fondomonte suitFebruary 6, 2026

    I imagine we're going to see far more litigation as tech industry's excessive demands for water push up against the…

  3. Helen c on How the Green River cut through the Uinta MountainsFebruary 6, 2026

    Very interesting, Deborah. It makes you think twice about the hubris of humans over time attempting to re-engineer the earth…

  4. 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.

  5. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

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