Queen Creek’s November meetings could secure long-term water independence through a Harquahala Basin supply and new water resource fee plan.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Arizona considers a new Active Management Area in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz and Yuma Counties. A public hearing will be held December 18.
Food & Water Watch has urged a nationwide halt to new data centers, warning that AI and crypto growth could strain U.S. water supplies and power grids.
Wyoming DEQ grants a categorical exclusion for Casper’s $15.6 million reservoir replacement, clearing it to move forward without delay.
NM lawsuits target $165B AI megaproject over water and energy
Two lawsuits challenge New Mexico’s $165B Project Jupiter, citing water, pollution, and energy-law loopholes tied to the massive AI data center.
Autumn rains bring modest drought relief to parts of the Colorado River Basin, though most states remain dry heading into November 2025.