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link to Historic tribal water rights settlements signed in Arizona

Historic tribal water rights settlements signed in Arizona

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs historic water rights settlements with four Tribal nations, potentially ending decades of disputes and securing sustainable water.

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link to Agencies to secure Rio Grande water amid El Vado Dam repairs

Agencies to secure Rio Grande water amid El Vado Dam repairs

Agencies collaborate to store 100,000 acre-feet of Rio Grande water in Abiquiu Reservoir during El Vado Dam repairs, ensuring continued water supply.

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link to Research examines challenges, untapped potential of groundwater

Research examines challenges, untapped potential of groundwater

Groundwater, a vital freshwater source, faces threats from overuse, pollution, and climate change. Emerging tech offers hope for sustainable management.

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link to $125 million invested in western water recycling projects

$125 million invested in western water recycling projects

The Department of the Interior has allocated $125 million to five major water recycling projects in California and Utah to enhance drought resilience and create new water sources.

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link to Deadline looms: U.S. must answer Utah land challenge

Deadline looms: U.S. must answer Utah land challenge

Utah's lawsuit over federal land control gains widespread support; U.S. must respond by November 21, potentially impacting state sovereignty and federalism.

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link to Will the 2024 elections change Arizona’s water future?

Will the 2024 elections change Arizona’s water future?

An opinion piece speculates that Arizona's water future is at stake as election outcomes could affect tribal water settlements and Colorado River allocations, leading to greater supply uncertainty.

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  1. Deborah on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 13, 2025

    True.

  2. Helen Ck on California marks record-low Colorado River useNovember 10, 2025

    California has been making all the wrong choices about water for over a century. Eventually short sightedness demands we pstmy…

  3. Helen Ck on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 10, 2025

    I think we need to prepare ourselves for massive global movements of populations as more people are forced to become…

  4. 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…

  5. 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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