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Drought eases in Southwest, but Western hotspots grow

Drought conditions improved in parts of Arizona and New Mexico but worsened across the Pacific Northwest, according to the July 10 U.S. Drought Monitor.

San Bernardino District recharges 1.5M acre-feet of groundwater

The San Bernardino Valley Water District has recharged 489 billion gallons since 1912, helping secure water supplies amid worsening drought conditions.

Three dead, dozens rescued in Ruidoso floods

Flash floods in Ruidoso killed three people and triggered dozens of rescues. New Mexico seeks federal aid as search and recovery efforts continue.

Colorado AG fights oil rail plan near Colorado River

The Colorado attorney general is considering legal action after the Trump administration's Bureau of Land Management fast-tracks Utah oil project near the Colorado River, bypassing Clean Water Act...

Utah drought update: 91% of state faces water shortages

Utah water officials report worsening drought across most of the state as summer heat drives demand and reservoir levels begin to decline.

Bottled water market in U.S. to hit $22.5 Billion by 2033

Health trends and convenience are driving U.S. bottled water sales, with the market projected to reach $22.5 billion by 2033. Western states lead the way in this trend.

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