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Gila River Indian Community to place solar panels over canals

Arizona's Gila River Indian Community partners with the U.S. Army Corps for a solar canal project, targeting water conservation and renewable energy.

Feds less optimistic about Lake Mead water levels

Lake Mead's water level is forecasted to hit a historic low by 2025, despite recent efforts to stabilize the region's major reservoirs.

Tribal Water Institute funded to provide water rights training

The Native American Rights Fund and the Walton Family Foundation announced the creation of the Tribal Water Institute. It will provide Tribal Nations resources and training to advocate for their...

It’s liquid gold. Arizona DWR tackles potty humor.

Arizona's Advanced Water Purification program aims to transform wastewater into millions of gallons of safe drinking water for Phoenix, meeting EPA standards.

Fifth National Climate Assessment coincides with historic funding

Coinciding with the release of the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, additional funds for western water projects are announced.

California DWR partners with district on key projects, programs

California's Department of Water Resources funds projects for sustainable agriculture and groundwater storage in Riverside County. Projects include CropSWAP and recharge.

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Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
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