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link to New national map opens water well data to the public

New national map opens water well data to the public

Want to know about the well on the property you're thinking about buying?  Now it's easy to get basic facts.  The National Ground Water Association has launched a map featuring a nationwide...

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link to California marks 10 years of groundwater progress

California marks 10 years of groundwater progress

California reports steady groundwater levels, fewer dry wells, and expanded monitoring as the state celebrates a decade under Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

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link to Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resources

Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resources

A new Utah bill would let landowners own the heat beneath their land while requiring water rights for geothermal energy production.

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Tropical rains bring drought relief to Colorado River Basin

Heavy tropical rains drenched Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, bringing major drought relief while other western states remain mostly dry.

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link to Native fish make a comeback across the West

Native fish make a comeback across the West

Native fish are making a remarkable comeback across the West, from Oregon’s Klamath River to Arizona’s mountain streams. Landmark dam removals, Tribal partnerships, and wildlife management are...

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link to Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifers

Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifers

A University of Arizona study finds human groundwater pumping has doubled natural drawdowns in Tucson’s aquifers over 20,000 years.

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  • North Platte snowmelt forecast falls far below average
  • Snow drought creates a troubling outlook for Colorado River Basin
  • Arizona marks major water policy milestone
  • Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River Basin
  • RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiative
  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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