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link to Nevada rancher exposes illegal lithium mine water use

Nevada rancher exposes illegal lithium mine water use

Nevada rancher exposes illegal water use by lithium mine after permits revoked, sparking a state cease and desist and concerns over rushed project approvals.

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link to Arizona’s ag-to-urban water law ushers in new growth era

Arizona’s ag-to-urban water law ushers in new growth era

Arizona’s bipartisan ag-to-urban law allows developers to use water from retired farmland to meet housing demand while conserving groundwater. Some rural leaders worry their water needs were left...

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link to New webcam connects public to Shasta Dam in real time

New webcam connects public to Shasta Dam in real time

The Bureau of Reclamation launches a live webcam at Shasta Dam, offering real-time views of the dam, reservoir, and Mount Shasta for the public and media.

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link to Drought report sends mixed signals across Colorado River Basin

Drought report sends mixed signals across Colorado River Basin

Drought worsens in Utah, Nevada, and Colorado, while parts of New Mexico and Wyoming see minor relief. Monsoon rains may offer hope for Arizona and other areas in early July.

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link to Utah’s drought response offers lessons for the West

Utah’s drought response offers lessons for the West

Utah's new drought primer shows how snowpack, reservoirs, and smart water laws impact everything from farming to wildlife across the Colorado River Basin.

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link to California pushes groundwater gains with data and farm deals

California pushes groundwater gains with data and farm deals

California’s LandFlex Program and improved groundwater data mark major progress in protecting wells, boosting storage, and meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act goals early.

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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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