Las Vegas water backup plan becomes law
A new Nevada law allows a second major Las Vegas water pipeline while expanding protected land in Sloan Canyon.
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Central Valley Project allocations rise after spring runoff
California farmers and cities south of the Delta received higher Central Valley Project water allocations after improved reservoir storage and spring runoff conditions.
New Mexico, Air Force reach PFAS cleanup agreement
New Mexico officials and the U.S. Air Force have agreed to expand PFAS cleanup efforts near Cannon Air Force Base after years of disputes over contaminated groundwater and private wells in Curry County.
Arizona Supreme Court backs Chandler water deal through 2086
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Chandler’s long-term water agreement with Roosevelt Water Conservation District remains valid through 2086, restoring part of the city’s assured water supply and clarifying legal limits on claims by public entities.
USDA drought aid expands; natural disaster areas identified
Federal drought aid expands across Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, offering emergency loans to struggling farmers and ranchers.
Arizona governor vetoes ‘public nuisance’ water lawsuit bill
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2167, a proposal that could have exposed the state to costly damages in water-related lawsuits. The decision comes as groundwater disputes, including a high-profile case involving so-called ‘public nuisance’ agricultural pumping in La Paz County.