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Construction begins on Busselton water treatment plant in WA

The project will increase supply for the state's South West region and reduce pressure on existing coastal water sources.
Los Angeles Times

Meet the EPA’s new regional administrator in charge of California (and the rest of the Pacific Southwest)

President Trump has tapped Josh F.W. Cook to lead the EPA in Region 9, which includes California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands and 148 tribal nations. Cook’s appointment comes as the ...
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The Empty Southwest: Why Almost No One Lives in This Region of the U.S.

Discover the reasons behind the vast emptiness of the American Southwest. From harsh climate to challenging geography, learn why this beautiful region remains sparsely populated despite its size and ...

‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose of tropically-fueled rain

A serious multi-day flood threat is underway in the Southwest as two former tropical systems turn the typically dry desert into a breeding ground for heavy rain.
The Durango Herald

November likely will be warmer, drier for Four Corners, but expect swings

After soaking rain and a stretch of chilly mornings in October, Southwest Colorado will shift toward warmer and drier weather ...