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link to Lake Powell water level to drop below 3525 feet

Lake Powell water level to drop below 3525 feet

3525 feet is an important number for Lake Powell's water level, and the level is expected to temporarily drop below 3525 feet in the near future. This summer could spell bigger problems as levels...

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link to Utah water district looking at restrictions

Utah water district looking at restrictions

It's only March and already, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District -- one of Utah's largest water providers -- is evaluating water restrictions for the upcoming year.

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link to Nevada publishes its 2021 water-year review

Nevada publishes its 2021 water-year review

Drought factored heavily in the 2021 water year report published by Nevada Division of Water Resources. It is likely to be a key consideration this year, too.

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link to Bipartisan infrastructure law to fund billions in Indian water right settlements

Bipartisan infrastructure law to fund billions in Indian water right settlements

DOI will allocate $1.7 billion of bipartisan infrastructure bill funds and Reclamation Water Settlement funds to enacted Indian water right settlements that have outstanding federal payments...

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link to Can water law keep up with climate change?

Can water law keep up with climate change?

A new report from the United Nations warns that climate change actions must be taken now. The report paints a dire picture of water availability in the American southwest. It's unclear whether laws...

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link to Mormon Battalion’s journey across the Colorado River re-enacted

Mormon Battalion’s journey across the Colorado River re-enacted

The Mormon Battalion was the only religious unit in United States military history. It was recruited in 1846 to create a southern wagon train route to San Diego during the Mexican-American War.

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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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