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Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada species

A conservation group plans to sue federal wildlife officials over delays in deciding whether a rare Nevada toad and fish deserve Endangered Species Act protection.

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link to Arizona Gov. Hobbs’ San Pedro River grant draws mixed reactions

Arizona Gov. Hobbs’ San Pedro River grant draws mixed reactions

Tensions in southern Arizona: Governor Hobbs' $1.5M San Pedro River grant sparks backlash from Center for Biological Diversity and others.

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Feds approve Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Mine in Nevada

BLM approves Nevada's Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Mine to boost critical minerals for clean energy, amid environmental and indigenous opposition over impacts.

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Environmentalists sue Utah Inland Port Authority

A lawsuit challenges the Utah Inland Port Authority's legality, citing violations of separation of powers and concerns over harm to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

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link to Arizona responds to San Pedro River groundwater pumping lawsuit

Arizona responds to San Pedro River groundwater pumping lawsuit

Arizona's Governor and Department of Water Resources move to dismiss environmentalists' lawsuit over groundwater pumping in San Pedro River basin.

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link to Environmental groups sue over San Pedro River groundwater pumping

Environmental groups sue over San Pedro River groundwater pumping

Environmentalists sue Arizona Governor and Arizona Department of Water Resources to protect the San Pedro River from groundwater pumping.

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  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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