field drainage

Forbidden Words Project

image: STOP © holly troy 2026

“WOTUS Rule Changes: The administration proposed a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that significantly limits wetlands protections, easing the ability to drain or pave over them.” – SWCA Environment Consultants

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agricultural water

forbidden word project

image: pineapples © Holly Troy 11.2025

“Agricultural water is essential for growing produce and can come from a variety of sources, like surface water, ground water, or municipal water systems.
Contaminated agricultural water poses risks to both crops and animals, potentially causing foodborne illness in people who consume fruits or vegetables exposed to it.”
from CDC

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musical episode

reader response to Writing Prompt 264 – Magic

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Speaking to the Water

It’s been unusually dry in Flagstaff. And warm. In the meantime, the ski resort is making snow with reclaimed water.

photo: Holly Troy

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Water Moon

Born on a Thursday #12 Water Moon/Earth Sun Eclipse It’s all around now, blooming in the air, spores, hanging like fruit,  like gnats. Exhale— dandelion. Make a wish. Slow drip swallowed.   Clay and cellulose — news of plumes. A coughing of black blossoms.

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