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link to Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals

Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals

Utah empowers its water agent to negotiate with neighboring states on interstate water projects, aiming to secure future resources and boost regional cooperation.

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link to Utah moves to block Wall Street from public lands

Utah moves to block Wall Street from public lands

Utah lawmakers propose bill blocking Wall Street and foreign investors from controlling local public lands and resources, safeguarding rural community access.

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link to Wyoming extends temporary water use rights

Wyoming extends temporary water use rights

Wyoming extends temporary water use rights, increasing flexibility and safeguarding existing water users in a significant update to state water policy.

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link to Historic water rights settlement introduced for Arizona tribes

Historic water rights settlement introduced for Arizona tribes

Arizona lawmakers propose a $5.1B water settlement to secure rights for Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes, resolving a historic dispute.

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link to Tribal water agreements wait Congressional nod

Tribal water agreements wait Congressional nod

Significant Arizona Indian water right settlements hang in the balance in Congress. Sen. Kelly will reintroduce them next year if no action is taken.

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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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  1. Deb on Colorado River Basin snowpack still below normalMarch 18, 2026

    This is a test.

  2. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  3. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  4. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  5. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

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