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link to California’s sinking ground drains billions from homeowners

California’s sinking ground drains billions from homeowners

A UC Riverside study reveals that groundwater over-pumping in California’s Central Valley caused land subsidence, slashing up to $1.87 billion in home values from 2015–2021.

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link to ASU’s Kyl Center outlines Colorado River risks for 2026

ASU’s Kyl Center outlines Colorado River risks for 2026

ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.

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link to Nevada launches program to retire groundwater rights

Nevada launches program to retire groundwater rights

Nevada has launched a voluntary groundwater rights retirement program to address declining aquifers and protect vital ecosystems, backed by new state laws.

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link to PG&E advances Potter Valley Project dam removal plan

PG&E advances Potter Valley Project dam removal plan

On July 25, 2025, PG&E filed its decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project, proposing dam removals to restore fish habitat and a new diversion facility to maintain water flows.

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link to Tucson rejects $3.6B data center proposal

Tucson rejects $3.6B data center proposal

Tucson leaders unanimously reject Project Blue, citing transparency and water concerns, while moving to regulate large water users.

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link to Utah invites public input on 2026 Water Plan

Utah invites public input on 2026 Water Plan

Utah invites residents to join Water Talks this fall to help shape the 2026 state water plan and guide future water management decisions.

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  1. Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  2. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  3. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

  4. Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…

  5. Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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