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link to EPA awards $14.8 million loan to Palmdale Water District

EPA awards $14.8 million loan to Palmdale Water District

Palmdale Water District secures EPA loan for a drought-resistant water project using recycled water and innovative technology.

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Drought returns to California

California's nine-month drought-free period has ended, with 19.15% of the state classified as "abnormally dry" and concerns rising about wildfire risk

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link to Lake Powell water levels rise, but drought concerns remain

Lake Powell water levels rise, but drought concerns remain

Lake Powell water levels rise, offering relief but drought concerns remain amid looming heatwave.

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link to Group says farm programs fail to address Colorado River drought

Group says farm programs fail to address Colorado River drought

The Environmental Working Group says federal farm programs fall short in helping farmers in the Colorado River Basin adapt to drought and climate change.

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link to Drought conditions and hot weather outlook for early June 2024

Drought conditions and hot weather outlook for early June 2024

Heavy rainfall has improved drought conditions in parts of the West, while a heat wave and above-normal temperatures are expected in California and the Southwest.

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La Niña threatens Arizona’s two-year “snowpack party”

Despite recent wet winters, Arizona faces a hot, dry summer and below-average water year due to an impending La Niña.

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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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