Lawsuit challenges Benson’s 100-year adequate water supply plan, citing threats to the San Pedro River and failure to protect federal water rights.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
A $50 million bipartisan bill could modernize aging U.S. water systems with smart tech, helping communities detect leaks, manage drought, and reduce costs.
Drought worsens in the Southwest despite Midwest relief. Lake Mead and Powell drop below 32%, raising water concerns across the Colorado River Basin.
California seeks input on draft document to slow sinking lands
New DWR guidelines offer tools to address land subsidence (sinking lands) and protect water infrastructure. Public comments sought.
9th Circuit reins in ruling on Gila River water dispute, subflow
Court says Gila River Indian Community's water case must go to trial. Wells may tap protected river subflow, but facts remain unclear.
New Mexico Sen. Luján urges Trump to fund Navajo-Gallup pipeline or risk violating Navajo water rights and bankrupting the City of Gallup.