Research recommends several legal reforms to preserve groundwater in Southwest

If you live in the Southwest, you've likely heard the grim warning: water is in short supply. Due to rising temperatures, increased water demand, and relaxed regulations, the Western United States is facing a critical situation. This is why a University of New Mexico law professor has been focusing her research on protecting Western groundwater. Warigia Bowman, who teaches water law at the School of Law, emphasizes that time is running out.

Jun 24, 2025 - 21:18
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If you live in the Southwest, you've likely heard the grim warning: water is in short supply. Due to rising temperatures, increased water demand, and relaxed regulations, the Western United States is facing a critical situation. This is why a University of New Mexico law professor has been focusing her research on protecting Western groundwater. Warigia Bowman, who teaches water law at the School of Law, emphasizes that time is running out.