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link to Public lands in the cross hairs: officials, advocates sound alarm

Public lands in the cross hairs: officials, advocates sound alarm

A new Senate proposal could privatize over 250 million acres of public land. Lawmakers and conservation groups warn of lasting harm to water, wildlife, and access.

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link to Tribal water agreements wait Congressional nod

Tribal water agreements wait Congressional nod

Significant Arizona Indian water right settlements hang in the balance in Congress. Sen. Kelly will reintroduce them next year if no action is taken.

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link to Historic, bipartisan settlement introduced for Navajo, Hopi water

Historic, bipartisan settlement introduced for Navajo, Hopi water

Bipartisan legislation aims to secure water rights of the Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes, and off-reservation parties in Northeastern Arizona.

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link to Kelly and Sinema secure over $10M for Pinal County Water Supply

Kelly and Sinema secure over $10M for Pinal County Water Supply

Arizona Senators Kelly and Sinema secure over $10 million to improve Pinal County's water supply, ensuring safe drinking water and increasing drought resiliency amid record drought conditions.

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link to Colorado River system reaching crisis stage

Colorado River system reaching crisis stage

The key takeout of last week's Colorado River Water Users Association conference is that the Colorado River and its reservoirs are in trouble. The seven basin states have until January 31 to come up...

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link to Colorado River Crisis: AZ Sen. Kelly wants CA to do more or have Salton Sea funding withheld

Colorado River Crisis: AZ Sen. Kelly wants CA to do more or have Salton Sea funding withheld

California needs to commit to more long-term conservation of Colorado River water or face having Salton Sea funds withheld, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly tells the Department of Interior.

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  1. Deborah on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025

    Truth.

  2. Jim on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Would like to see politics eliminated from ground water management in AZ so the developers can’t “buy” into areas that…

  3. Butch on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Stop all the pools .

  4. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  5. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

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