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link to NASA announces reservoir mapping tool

NASA announces reservoir mapping tool

NASA has released an online tool that tracks more than 1,900 U.S. reservoirs with updates every few days, offering vital data for water managers and farmers.

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link to Lake Mohave levels lowered for fish conservation

Lake Mohave levels lowered for fish conservation

The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering Lake Mohave by about five feet through early October to support the annual harvest of endangered razorback suckers.

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link to Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought

Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought

A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.

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link to Jackson residents struggle with summer water restrictions

Jackson residents struggle with summer water restrictions

Jackson’s emergency ordinance limits lawn watering through October as irrigation demand strains water supplies and fire risk remains high.

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link to New Mexico opens public comment on water quality standards

New Mexico opens public comment on water quality standards

The New Mexico Environment Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to surface water standards. The 60-day comment period runs through October 14, 2025, as part of the 2026 Triennial...

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link to Utah reservoirs drop rapidly

Utah reservoirs drop rapidly

Utah reservoirs are draining at twice the normal rate, with statewide storage down to 67% and the Great Salt Lake falling two feet since April.

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  1. Deborah on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025

    Truth.

  2. Jim on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Would like to see politics eliminated from ground water management in AZ so the developers can’t “buy” into areas that…

  3. Butch on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Stop all the pools .

  4. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  5. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

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