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link to Northeast Wyoming wildfire season heats up early

Northeast Wyoming wildfire season heats up early

Early and severe wildfire activity in northeast Wyoming, including unusual forest fires, signals a potentially dangerous fire season for the region despite a "normal" risk prediction for the rest of...

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link to Alcova Reservoir to begin refilling; levels to rise in April

Alcova Reservoir to begin refilling; levels to rise in April

Alcova Reservoir will begin its annual refilling on April 1st, with water levels rising throughout the month to prepare for summer irrigation needs.

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link to Wyoming irrigators face mounting fees for reservoirs on forest land

Wyoming irrigators face mounting fees for reservoirs on forest land

Wyoming irrigators struggle to pay Forest Service permit fees for reservoirs on federal land, with some facing large back-payments due to missed ditch bill easement application deadlines.

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link to Bill amending temporary water rights advances in Wyoming senate

Bill amending temporary water rights advances in Wyoming senate

SF0065, enhancing Wyoming's temporary water rights flexibility to 5 years and broadening use, passed the Senate Committee and awaits full Senate vote.

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Colorado River Basin states receive a snowy uplift

Recent snowfalls across the Colorado River Basin states are bolstering snowpack levels, offering a glimmer of hope for the region's water resources. Explore the importance of snowpack and its impact...

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link to Lead pipes:  Help is on its way for water systems in Wyoming

Lead pipes:  Help is on its way for water systems in Wyoming

Wyoming is working with HDR to help community water systems inventory materials used in drinking water system lines by the EPA's October 16, 2024 deadline.

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  1. Deb on Colorado River Basin snowpack still below normalMarch 18, 2026

    This is a test.

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

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