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Water levels in Lake Powell, seen here in May 2021, are dipping dangerously low. The federal government has proposed an unprecedented plan to cut back on water supplies for Arizona, Nevada and California. The measure aims to keep water levels high enough to generate hydropower at the Glen Canyon Dam.

Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use

Aug 15, 2022 New cuts are expected on Tuesday.
Santa Catalina mountains, August 2022.

Forest "greenup" could lead to increased mountain wildfire danger

Aug 11, 2022 Monsoon-assisted growth is expected to dry out and may provide fuel for potential fires.

Supreme Court ruling against EPA hurts, may not hobble clean air in Arizona

Aug 7, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes money to combat climate change.
A measurement gage at Lees Ferry in Arizona is the location where Colorado River water deliveries from the Upper Basin are legally accounted.

Upper Colorado River leaders push back against federal ask for conservation

Jul 27, 2022 Mounting pressure to find solutions has Upper Basin leaders saying the savings should come from elsewhere
Sabino Canyon visitors 2017.

Pima County tourism saw strong rebound in 2021

Jul 23, 2022 Report commissioned by local tourism bureau says visitor spending up 77 percent
Lake Mead and the rest of the Colorado River system are shrinking rapidly. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has called for new conservation measures, asking states to conserve a tremendously large amount of water, and giving them a 60-day timeline to formulate a plan for those reductions.

What will Arizona do as its share of Colorado River water diminishes?

Jul 22, 2022 We hear about efforts to reassess state allocations and what may come of a billion-dollar fund established this summer.
Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, is projected to decline as 2022 progresses, triggering responses from both state and federal officials.

On the Colorado River the feds carry a big stick. Will the states get hit?

Jul 22, 2022 A summer deadline approaches for state leaders to agree on how to cut their water use.
Glen Canyon Dam holds back Lake Powell, the nation's second-largest reservoir on the Colorado River. The lake is currently at 28% of its capacity.

Responding to federal pressure, Upper Colorado River states seek to bring back conservation program

Jul 21, 2022 Colorado River states are facing a deadline to cut their water use.

Heat deaths in large Arizona county hit half-year record

Jul 19, 2022 Much of southern and central Arizona are still waiting for the full effect of the monsoon.
<em>Tapped</em>, a new podcast from Arizona Public Media, premieres July 18.

The Buzz previews AZPM's new water podcast Tapped

Jul 15, 2022 Join us for a look at a new series that tells the stories of how we use water.
Looking east towards downtown Tucson from Tumamoc Hill. From January 2022.

Pima County Issues Ground-Level Ozone Advisory

Jul 14, 2022 Thursday marks the second consecutive day of an advisory.
Fire managers have restricted campfires in Arizona to limit the risk of human-caused fire following a wet winter.

Some fire restrictions ease ahead of the holiday weekend

Jul 1, 2022 Officials warn to always check restriction status before starting a fire.
Researchers say the smell of the monsoon is good for your health.

Arizonans benefit from the special scent of the monsoon

Jun 28, 2022 Scientists find evidence of health benefits in the desert rain.
Part of the Contreras Fire burning near the Kitt Peak Nationla Observatory on June 16, 2022.

Contreras Fire listed as 100% contained

Jun 24, 2022 Local management team will hand over control Saturday.
Experts say car batteries last for only three years in desert heat.

Southern Arizona heat takes annual toll on car batteries

Jun 13, 2022 Experts say motorists should plan to buy a new one every 3 years.

Hot Tucson weather expected to lead to season's first monsoon activity

Jun 9, 2022 Forecasters say southern Arizona will get most of the state's rainfall this season.

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