Under Arizona’s Constitution, as under its federal counterpart, a condemning authority may acquire private property if the use to which the acquired property will be put is a proper public use. From the outset of any contemplated acquisition, it is
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Condemnation Refresher Before Nossaman’s Annual Eminent Domain Seminars
As Nossaman’s annual eminent domain seminars are coming up on April 21st and April 28th, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to do a little refresher on the condemnation process so that attendees are ready to dive in…
DWR Releases Bulletin 118 – Update 2025
On March 12, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced via press release and bulletin the release of its California Groundwater: Bulletin 118 – Update 2025 (2025 Update). Bulletin 118 represents “the State’s official and most comprehensive report of…
Details on Upcoming Reporting and Other Deadlines for Tulare Lake Subbasin and Tule Subbasin Groundwater Extractors
On March 12, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) issued a bulletin announcing that the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board) Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) reporting system is now open. That system is called the Groundwater…
What the Department of the Interior's Rescission of NEPA Regulations Means for ESA Consultation
On February 24, 2026, the Department of the Interior (DOI) rescinded most of its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The rescission may change how DOI conducts analysis for projects that require both NEPA and Endangered Species Act…
Details on EPA’s New Real Water Technical Assistance Initiative
On March 4, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of its the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative. The press release highlights that the goal of the RealWaterTA initiative is to refocus on “public health and compliance…
California Water Plan 2028: What to Know for Water Providers
On February 25, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom launched the California Water Plan 2028, initiating a comprehensive, multi-year effort to modernize the State’s water planning framework. Dubbed the “most ambitious water plan in California history,” the initiative arrives at a…
Mountain Lions Protected Under the California Endangered Species Act
On February 12, 2026, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) voted 3-0 to list mountain lions (Puma concolor) in Southern and Central California as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The listing decision is based on concerns…
GAO’s 2025 Bid Protest Annual Report: Prevalent Reasons for Sustained Bid Protests and How to Avoid Them
The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) annual report on federal bid protests includes useful insights into federal procurement trends that can help state and local government agencies mitigate bid protest risks. Among other findings, the GAO’s 2025 fiscal year report identified…
GAO’s 2025 Bid Protest Annual Report: Prevalent Reasons for Sustained Bid Protests and How to Avoid Them
The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) annual report on federal bid protests includes useful insights into federal procurement trends that can help state and local government agencies mitigate bid protest risks. Among other findings, the GAO’s 2025 fiscal year report identified…