Lawsuit challenges Benson’s 100-year adequate water supply plan, citing threats to the San Pedro River and failure to protect federal water rights.
Tag: subflow
9th Circuit reins in ruling on Gila River water dispute, subflow
Court says Gila River Indian Community's water case must go to trial. Wells may tap protected river subflow, but facts remain unclear.
California court overturns Sonoma County's well permit system, emphasizing the need for evidence-based protection of groundwater under the public trust doctrine.
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.
Defense Department plan for San Pedro River conservation rejected
A federal judge rejected a conservation plan by the Department of Defense and US Fish and Wildlife Service involving the effect of groundwater pumping at Fort Huachuca on the San Pedro River.