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Basin Brief January 6, 2026

KGUN 9 Tucson – Group urges Sahuarita to review Hudbay groundwater agreement

Community advocates are calling for closer review of groundwater agreements tied to mining operations, citing long-term water security concerns.

Cave Creek/Carefree Independent – Water at the forefront of Tuesday meetings

Local leaders are increasingly focused on water planning as development and supply concerns grow.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat – California’s largest reservoir rises 36 feet as rains boost water supply statewide. Storms have boosted reservoir levels in California, but officials caution that snowpack remains below what is needed for long-term security.

GV Wire – Winter storms wipe out drought in California, for now

California officials stress that recent rains offer short-term relief but do not end the drought.

CBS News – Colorado’s snowpack woes continue into 2026

Colorado snowpack remains well below average, heightening concern for river flows later this year.

Salt Lake Tribune – The Great Salt Lake enters 2026 uncomfortably close to record lows.

Low water levels highlight the broader regional water crisis tied to climate change and overuse.

Engineering News-Record – At Lake Powell, engineering is outpacing Colorado River policy.

Engineers are adapting dam operations to keep the system functioning, even as policymakers lag behind on long-term solutions.

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