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link to California water case ends as Supreme Court declines review

California water case ends as Supreme Court declines review

The Supreme Court declined to hear a California water case tied to the 2014 drought, leaving lower court rulings on Central Valley Project contracts intact.

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link to Utah Supreme Court upholds denial of Green River export plan

Utah Supreme Court upholds denial of Green River export plan

Utah’s high court ruled that state law, not the Upper Basin Compact, governs water exports in a case over piping Green River water to Colorado.

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link to Rio Grande states reach historic water settlement

Rio Grande states reach historic water settlement

New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and the U.S. reach a settlement to end a decade-long Rio Grande water dispute, pending Supreme Court approval.

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link to SCOTUS: Nebraska sues Colorado over South Platte River Compact

SCOTUS: Nebraska sues Colorado over South Platte River Compact

Nebraska files suit in U.S. Supreme Court, claiming Colorado violates water compact and blocks canal vital to Nebraska’s farms, cities, and future water supply.

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link to Moab groups challenge resort project over water rights

Moab groups challenge resort project over water rights

Moab groups sue to stop a large resort project, claiming it relies on forfeited water rights and threatens wildlife, recreation, and cultural sites.

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link to Wyoming ranchers contest water exchange for oil refinery

Wyoming ranchers contest water exchange for oil refinery

Ranchers challenge the state's approval of the HF Sinclair’s water exchange application, claiming it bypasses Wyoming law.

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  1. Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026

    A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…

  2. Helen Ck on Court upholds $10M penalty for 2021 Carson fire pollutionJanuary 7, 2026

    It's vital that corporate and business entities be held responsible for the damage they do to the environment, and therefore,…

  3. Helen Ck on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 7, 2026

    It's vital that We the People understand our obligation to exercise our voice. It's not enshrined in the First Amendment…

  4. Helen Ck on Colorado River Basin needs included in FY 2026 appropriationsJanuary 7, 2026

    CONGRATULATIONS! Citizen advocacy matters. You are all to be honored for working diligently on our behalf. Deborah, I know how…

  5. Deborah on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025

    Truth.

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