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link to Arizona water authorities weigh in on Colorado River plan

Arizona water authorities weigh in on Colorado River plan

A long-term plan is needed to manage the Colorado River system, the Central Arizona Project and Arizona Department of Water Resources write in press release.

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link to Arizona looks to wastewater to augment water supplies

Arizona looks to wastewater to augment water supplies

With looming cuts in Colorado River water supplies, Arizona politicians are eyeing wastewater recycling and on-site industrial wastewater treatment options.

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link to Plan to address Colorado River Basin water shortages released

Plan to address Colorado River Basin water shortages released

Reclamation's draft plan aims to tackle water shortages in Colorado River Basin, potentially revising guidelines for Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams operations.

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link to Arizonans urged to conserve water as a way of life

Arizonans urged to conserve water as a way of life

April is Water Awareness Month in Arizona. The State encourages continued water efficiency and conservation amidst the concerning Colorado River situation.

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link to Waters of the US: Biden’s veto and the ongoing debate

Waters of the US: Biden’s veto and the ongoing debate

President Biden vetoed a Congressional action to nullify the recently-finalized Waters of the US rule last week, but the fight is not over.

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link to Utah’s snowfall eases drought, desert waterfalls emerge

Utah’s snowfall eases drought, desert waterfalls emerge

Utah sees drought relief after record-breaking snowfall ends extreme drought levels for the first time since June 2020. Rare desert waterfalls appear in Gunlock State Park.

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  1. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  2. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  3. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

  4. Callie Humes on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    I think it is really interesting how one river supports a lot of people and a lot of communities and…

  5. 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.

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