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link to Utah DNR recommends extension of drought emergency

Utah DNR recommends extension of drought emergency

The state Department of Natural Resources is recommending that the Utah legislature extend the state of emergency for drought.

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link to Monsoons fill major Arizona reservoir system to over 70%

Monsoons fill major Arizona reservoir system to over 70%

This year's monsoons have helped to raise the water levels in several of Arizona's reservoirs, bringing welcome relief to water users in the central part of the State.

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link to Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope

Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope

Utah's reservoirs are below capacity, with the Upper Enterprise in Washington County almost dry at 5%. Most of the state is in 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought and if the situation continues next...

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Water supply alert declared by Metropolitan Water District

The Metropolitan Water District in southern California declared a water supply alert, triggering voluntary water use reductions. The District serves 19 million people.

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link to Monsoon rains deliver relief to hot, dry Arizona

Monsoon rains deliver relief to hot, dry Arizona

July's monsoons brought record-breaking levels of rain to Arizona, bringing a more favorable drought outlook for the month of August. While the drought is not over, the monsoons have certainly helped.

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Water wells drying up in California county

People living and working in Glenn County, CA say their wells are drying up. Some families are having to get clean drinking water from county relief agencies and they are unable to shower or do other...

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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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