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link to Groundwater’s hidden role in climate change

Groundwater’s hidden role in climate change

ASU hosts Anthony Acciavatti on Oct. 23 to discuss groundwater’s role in sustaining life and the threats from global overuse.

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link to May 22: Utah water claim deadline approaches

May 22: Utah water claim deadline approaches

Water users in Utah's Benjamin Subdivision must file a Water User’s Claim by May 22, 2025 to protect their legal water rights.

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link to Irrigation dips nationwide; Colorado River States feel the strain

Irrigation dips nationwide; Colorado River States feel the strain

US irrigation declines since 2018, including Colorado River Basin states. Farmers adopt water-saving tech amid rising costs, highlighting the need for sustainable strategies.

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link to Google, Coca-Cola and others invest in Verde River resilience

Google, Coca-Cola and others invest in Verde River resilience

Major corporations like Coca-Cola, Google, and Microsoft are partnering with conservation groups to implement water resilience projects in the Verde River basin, showcasing a collaborative model for...

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link to Upper Klamath Lake diversions ended, threatening crops and farms

Upper Klamath Lake diversions ended, threatening crops and farms

The Bureau of Reclamation announced that diversions of Upper Klamath Lake water will end for the irrigation season, putting in jeopardy the production of row crops by farms that rely on the water.

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link to Utah to save water with secondary water metering

Utah to save water with secondary water metering

By awarding grants to secondary water delivery providers so that they can install meters, the State of Utah anticipates achieving significant water savings.

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  1. Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  2. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

  3. Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026

    What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?

  4. Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026

    Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?

  5. Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026

    A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…

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