Colorado River negotiations near November 11 deadline
Arizona slams Colorado while Utah stays optimistic as seven states race to reach a Colorado River deal before the November 11 federal deadline.
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Queen Creek, Arizona considers landmark water investment
Queen Creek’s November meetings could secure long-term water independence through a Harquahala Basin supply and new water resource fee plan.
Casper reservoir work clears fast-track review
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.
Federal shutdown impacts on Interior and Reclamation
The 2025 federal shutdown furloughed thousands, but Reclamation keeps water and power running while projects and research face delays.
EPA moves forward on PFAS cleanup rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is retaining the hazardous designation for PFOA and PFOS under Superfund law and preparing a framework to guide future cleanup decisions, while communities raise concerns about liability for “passive receivers.”