California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark drought deal to use less Colorado River water — for now
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
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
The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
The Buzz: A wet winter brings increased wildfire danger
Experts give a fire outlook and talk about recovery.
An extra pulse of water is flowing into Grand Canyon after a wet winter
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
Attorney General Kris Mayes says her office discovered inconsistencies in the applications for the new wells for the company Fondomonte Arizona LLC.
EXPLAINER: What might Colorado River cuts mean for states?
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?
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
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.
Tribe, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water
The $233 million pact with the Gila River Indian Community, announced in Phoenix, was hailed as an example of the kind of cooperation needed to rescue the river.
Did spring come late this year?
The Southwest has experienced cooler and wetter conditions.
Supreme Court seems split in Navajo Nation water rights case
The justices weighed a dispute involving the federal government and the Navajo Nation’s quest for water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colo. River water
The tribe doesn't have enough water and says that the federal government is at fault.
The Buzz: How snowmelt affects Arizona's water supply
How much will a wet winter improve drought conditions around the state?
Was California consulted in recent Colorado River negotiations?
Leaders in other states disagree with that characterization.
