Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater
Jun 1, 2023 Officials said the move would not affect existing homeowners who already have assured water supplies.
Wet winter translates into satisfying spring for desert plants and animals
May 26, 2023 Southern Arizona wildflowers, insects, and reptiles are among those benefiting from more moisture.
Tucson signs agreement to use less Colorado River water
May 24, 2023 The voluntary deal offers the City of Tucson $400 per acre-foot as compensation for every unit conserved.
At Lake Powell, record low water levels reveal an 'amazing silver lining'
May 23, 2023 Water managers are under pressure to keep water flowing through hydroelectric turbines within Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back Powell.
California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark drought deal to use less Colorado River water — for now
May 22, 2023 The plan would conserve an additional 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026, when current guidelines for how the river is shared expire.
US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Arizona and other Western states
May 18, 2023 The announcement comes just about a year after an environmental review was completed as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to clear the way for major transmission projects in the West.
The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona
May 12, 2023 The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
University of Arizona hurricane researchers predict above-average season ahead
May 1, 2023 They say the number of named hurricanes could reach a mark set in 2017.
The ice is broken: temps climb to 100
Apr 30, 2023 The last day of April was the first day in 2023 Tucson hit 100
The Buzz: A wet winter brings increased wildfire danger
Apr 28, 2023 Experts give a fire outlook and talk about recovery.
An extra pulse of water is flowing into Grand Canyon after a wet winter
Apr 27, 2023 This experiment is the first since 2018 and comes in response to forecasts for an above-average spring snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains.
Water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked
Apr 22, 2023 Attorney General Kris Mayes says her office discovered inconsistencies in the applications for the new wells for the company Fondomonte Arizona LLC.
UA researchers mount new global wind study
Apr 20, 2023 They are using satellites to measure speed and direction of winds aloft.
EXPLAINER: What might Colorado River cuts mean for states?
Apr 15, 2023 In recent years, an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to consider steps never taken before.
The Buzz: What's on the ballot in two special elections?
Apr 14, 2023 Cochise County and the City of Tucson voters will be asked to weigh in on issues around jails and electric utility upgrades
Without agreement among states, federal officials say Colorado River cuts are coming
Apr 11, 2023 Record low levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell prompted the federal government to look at how it might impose cuts to keep hydropower generation going at the nation’s largest reservoirs.Selected Archive Filters
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