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link to Nevada moving forward with water conservation efforts

Nevada moving forward with water conservation efforts

Nevada tackles future drought concerns via the OneWater project, recycling wastewater into drinkable water, and reducing water consumption.

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link to Aug. deadline announced for Arizona grant applications for river and riparian restoration projects

Aug. deadline announced for Arizona grant applications for river and riparian restoration projects

Grant applications for the FY 2024 grant cycle for capital projects, research, and water conservation must be submitted on the Arizona Water Protection Fund portal by August 25, 2023. A workshop will...

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link to Interior Department launches interactive map to track infrastructure investments

Interior Department launches interactive map to track infrastructure investments

The Interior Department has unveiled an interactive map to monitor $7.3bn invested in over 1,300 national projects.

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link to Special Master recommends approval of Rio Grande settlement agreement in Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado Case

Special Master recommends approval of Rio Grande settlement agreement in Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado Case

The Special Master backs the Rio Grande water deal among Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, which now awaits a decision by SCOTUS.

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link to Water from the air? Innovative partnership brings drinking water to remote Arizona communities

Water from the air? Innovative partnership brings drinking water to remote Arizona communities

Source Global and Local First Arizona partner to bring clean water to over 3,400 Arizonans via solar-powered hydropanels.

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link to Lake Oroville at almost full capacity, thanks to winter precipitation

Lake Oroville at almost full capacity, thanks to winter precipitation

In a significant development, California's Lake Oroville rebounded from 28% capacity in November 2022 to nearly full in July 2023, thanks to winter precipitation.

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  • California snowpack melting too early in 2026
  • Federal river plan could devastate Arizona water supply
  • North Platte snowmelt forecast falls far below average
  • Snow drought creates a troubling outlook for Colorado River Basin
  • Arizona marks major water policy milestone
  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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