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Southern Arizona faces stark groundwater realities

Arizona sets an ambitious goal to cut Willcox groundwater overdraft by 50% by 2075 as land subsidence and earth fissures escalate in the region.

Colorado River Basin sees mixed drought relief

Extreme drought expands in Arizona and New Mexico, while Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain dangerously low despite regional snowmelt.

Delta pumping cutbacks begin to protect endangered fish

California cuts Delta water pumping to protect endangered fish as it explores a $2.6B plan for smarter, habitat-focused water management.

New Mexco acts to secure water future and fight PFAS threat

New Mexico boosts water sustainability and bans toxic PFAS, restoring protections lost under federal rollbacks and securing clean water for the future.

Court halts Gross Reservoir expansion amid legal storm

Federal judge halts Gross Reservoir expansion, citing major environmental law violations; Denver Water faces construction delays and legal hurdles.

Nevada eyes bold water reform with twin buyback bills

Nevada weighs two bills to retire groundwater rights and curb overuse, aiming to protect ecosystems and secure water for the future

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Deborah on Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity: “Although I don’t report on water issues outside of the Colorado River Basin, I’ve noticed an increasing number of stories…” Apr 11, 07:16
Laura on Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity: “I learn more and more every time I read an article. I had no idea you could replenish a water…” Apr 5, 00:05
Ivy on Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals: “I see room for plenty of growth and progress as the agents new duties and abilities are put into action…” Apr 4, 23:51