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link to Deadline approaches for Nevada water right holders

Deadline approaches for Nevada water right holders

Nevada's pre-statutory water uses must be claimed by December 31, 2027, or could be deemed abandoned.

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link to USDA: Net farm income hits record high, but fewer farms exist

USDA: Net farm income hits record high, but fewer farms exist

Ag Secretary Vilsack warns of farm consolidation crisis and fewer small farms, urges policy shift to support diverse farm sizes and bolster rural economies.

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link to Bill amending temporary water rights advances in Wyoming senate

Bill amending temporary water rights advances in Wyoming senate

SF0065, enhancing Wyoming's temporary water rights flexibility to 5 years and broadening use, passed the Senate Committee and awaits full Senate vote.

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link to Lake Mead’s rise may not end water crisis

Lake Mead’s rise may not end water crisis

The water level in Lake Mead is steadily rising, with the lake back up to 1,075 feet, but negotiations for a Colorado River plan remain uncertain.

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link to After years of drought, Utah’s water outlook brightens

After years of drought, Utah’s water outlook brightens

Utah's water worries ease as snowpack surges and reservoirs reach 82% capacity, a dramatic improvement from last year.

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link to 6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy

6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy

$20.9 million was awarded to fund six salinity control projects in Colorado and Utah to reduce salt in the Colorado River, benefiting farmers & reducing water treatment costs.

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  • Snow drought creates a troubling outlook for Colorado River Basin
  • Arizona marks major water policy milestone
  • Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River Basin
  • RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative
  • National Park Service plans for a lower Lake Powell
  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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