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The West is finding its pot of gold

A growing number of Western states are moving toward treating wastewater to provide a sustainable drinking water supply.

Final EIR issued for California’s Delta Conveyance Project

The Delta Conveyance Project aims to modernize California's water system, ensuring reliable supply amidst climate extremes and population demands. The final Environmental Impact Report was issued...

Arizona works to conserve water in the Colorado River system

With $63.4 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding, Arizona works to save up to 984,429 acre-feet of Colorado River water by 2026.

Federal funds tackle Tribal drought, revitalize Colorado River

Biden administration allocates $16.5M for Tribal water access and $295M for California's water conservation in Lake Mead.

Arizona launches supply-demand studies for 51 groundwater basins

ADWR's new "Supply & Demand" portal offers crucial assessments of Arizona's groundwater basins, aiding in sustainable water management and planning.

California farms need water, not simple calls for resilience

Jamie Johansson, President of the California Farm Bureau, emphasizes the need for sustainable water management in California's agriculture, highlighting recent droughts, floods, and delays in water...

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Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.
Dan on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025
And what impact do millions of illegals crossing have on the fragile environment?
Deborah on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 13, 2025
True.
Helen Ck on California marks record-low Colorado River useNovember 10, 2025
California has been making all the wrong choices about water for over a century. Eventually short sightedness demands we pstmy…
Helen Ck on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 10, 2025
I think we need to prepare ourselves for massive global movements of populations as more people are forced to become…