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link to Study: Population patterns and water laws impact water shortages

Study: Population patterns and water laws impact water shortages

A study conducted in the South Platte basin in Colorado indicates that water shortages hinge on population location and water laws—not just supply. Smart urban planning can cut shortages and boost...

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link to Millions exposed to PFAS in U.S. groundwater, USGS finds

Millions exposed to PFAS in U.S. groundwater, USGS finds

USGS study finds over 71 million Americans may use groundwater contaminated with PFAS "forever chemicals," raising health concerns across the U.S.

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link to President’s Council addresses American groundwater challenges

President’s Council addresses American groundwater challenges

Federal advisors unveil strategies to secure America's groundwater, focusing on data, research, community hubs, incentives, and workforce development.

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link to Western drought update: Relief and expansion reported

Western drought update: Relief and expansion reported

Rain eases drought in parts of Arizona and Colorado, but severe drought expands in northern Colorado and Wyoming. Cooler temperatures expected in the West.

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link to Feds invest millions in Tribal domestic water projects

Feds invest millions in Tribal domestic water projects

U.S. invests nearly $82M in 23 tribal domestic water projects to bring clean drinking water to Indigenous communities across Western states under the Investing in America agenda.

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link to Judge blocks Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion project

Judge blocks Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion project

Denver's key water project halted: Judge blocks Gross Reservoir expansion over environmental law violations, leaving city's water supply future uncertain.

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  1. Deborah on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 3, 2026

    That's so frustrating, especially with the ongoing drought. Is there a ditch master who monitors the GVIC diversions?

  2. Barbara P Holub on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 1, 2026

    We are careful when watering our field in Mesa County, Colorado. Our neighbor waters 24 hours a day for 3…

  3. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  4. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  5. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

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