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Glen Canyon Dam hydropower, water conservation face battles

Political battles over hydropower, conservation funding, and land protections shape the future of the Colorado River Basin.

Severe drought expands in Colorado River Basin

Severe drought expands in the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and California hit hardest. A storm may bring relief, but fire risks remain high.

Wastewater: Arizona’s Advanced Water Purification rules approved

Arizona approves Advanced Water Purification rules, paving the way for safer, sustainable drinking water amid growing demand and drought challenges.

New Mexico Tribal water rights bills move forward in Senate

Senate advances Tribal water rights bills to secure access, fund infrastructure, and resolve disputes for Navajo Nation, Zuni Tribe, and New Mexico Pueblos.

SCOTUS decision reshapes EPA’s water permit authority

The Supreme Court ruled against broad EPA water permit rules, limiting its authority and sparking environmental concerns over pollution risks.

New Mexico shifts water strategy to brackish sources

New Mexico’s Strategic Water Supply Act shifts focus solely to brackish water projects, removing produced water provisions while advancing desalination efforts.

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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…
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.
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