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link to Upper Basin States renew conservation incentives amid trust gaps

Upper Basin States renew conservation incentives amid trust gaps

Upper Basin states extend water conservation rewards; a University of Wyoming and Western Landowners Alliance survey reveals a significant trust gap and lack of program awareness among farmers.

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link to California juggles water and environmental concerns

California juggles water and environmental concerns

Fish and ecosystems generate funding and lawsuits in California, which seeks to strengthen water resilience and environmental well-being amidst climate concerns.

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link to Groups demand regulation of rural Arizona’s groundwater

Groups demand regulation of rural Arizona’s groundwater

From efforts to establish an AMA in the Upper San Pedro River basin to regulating groundwater throughout the state, rural Arizonan water users face increasing scrutiny.

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link to California board halts water-bottling operations

California board halts water-bottling operations

California's Water Board orders BlueTriton to cease certain water-bottling activities due to unauthorized water diversions in Strawberry Canyon.

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link to Utah: Promising rainfall and the fight to save Great Salt Lake

Utah: Promising rainfall and the fight to save Great Salt Lake

Monsoon rains have aided Utah's water resources, but the shrinking Great Salt Lake faces environmental and financial challenges, drawing global attention.

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link to EPA announces new rule to strengthen state, tribal say in water quality

EPA announces new rule to strengthen state, tribal say in water quality

The EPA announced new Clean Water Act Section 401 rules last week that bolster state and tribal authority over water quality impacts from federal projects.

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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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