Public interest considerations couldn’t weigh on water rights transfers under an Oregon House bill, clashing with Senate legislation that would strengthen environmental reviews of such transactions.

In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.” ...

SALEM — The failure of a bill imposing environmental reviews on certain Oregon water rights transfers has not dissuaded Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek from pursuing similar legislation again. Senate Bill 1153 ...

Fuquay-Varina wants to draw up to 6 million gallons of water per day from the Cape Fear River to support its growing population. The town proposes to discharge the resulting wastewater into the Neuse ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest ...

Sweetwater Authority’s recent transfer of water out of Loveland Reservoir has reignited debate over whether water rates or public recreation should take priority. After local residents complained ...

Fuquay-Varina is requesting to transfer millions of gallons of water daily from the Cape Fear River basin to the Neuse River basin. Cumberland County and Fayetteville officials oppose the transfer, ...