Federal government rolls out ‘extraordinary actions’ to prop up Lake Powell
Water levels in Lake Powell are the lowest they have ever been and still dropping.
Sahuarita to partner with growing water management company
The mayor and council decided against using eminent domain to block the company from acquiring infrastructure in town.
Colorado River basin give approval to proposed water cutbacks
The plan would cut flows to Arizona, Nevada and California by 480,000 acre-feet, enough water to supply more than half a million homes for a year.
Amid dropping water levels in Lake Powell, another ‘short-term fix’ is on the way
Upper Colorado River Basis states reach a deal.
Ducey desalination proposal carries hefty price tag
Experts think it will cost $60 million a year to operate.
Lake Powell is critically low, and still shrinking. Here’s what happens next
The future of the reservoir is largely uncertain, but climate science and recent actions by the government are providing some hints as to what might happen in the near future.
Interior Department considers emergency cutbacks to water supplies
Reductions would be felt most sharply in Central Arizona.
Comcaac Nation in Sonora renews historic march to ancestral site
An Indigenous nation in Sonora held a historic gathering last year to demand water for their communities on the Sea of Cortez. Now, they’re meeting again. This time in honor of their ancestors.
Judge rejects arbitration for Tucson water rate dispute
The county is suing to reverse the rate increase, claiming it is discriminatory.
U.S. Senate committee hears 2 bills on tribal water rights in Arizona
CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores said her tribe has already helped to stave off the effects of a historic drought by fallowing its fields and taking other measures.
Capacity at Lake Powell continues to shrink
A high-tech combination of aerial and underwater radar found that the reservoir can hold 7% less water than when it was built.
U.S. Senate committee to hear testimony on tribal water rights
The chairwoman of the Colorado River Indian Tribes is in Washington, D.C., this week to testify for a bill that would allow her tribe to lease its water to other parts of Arizona.
Drought to continue, NOAA says
Dryness and above average temperatures bring wildfire danger.
Property owners can learn about their water rights with new map
The map covers sections of the Verde and San Pedro River watersheds.
Tucson 4th graders learn about the water cycle and conservation at water festival
This is the 13th year Tucson Water has held the event.
