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Havasu Falls closed indefinitely after deadly flash flood

Havasupai Tribe and emergency teams assessing damage.

El Rio Clinic considers parking expansion, Menlo Park residents concerned about community garden

Menlo Park neighborhood responds to potential changes as El Rio Clinic weighs options for additional employee parking space.

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.

Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 

A crisis fraught with possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth

The Central Arizona Project ensured that the states biggest cities had enough water and brought about a farm boom in the middle of the state.

The Buzz: How the largest Indian water rights settlement in U.S. history aims to rectify historic wrongs

From nation building to water infrastructure, The Buzz explores the path towards water equity and one tribe's dream for true sovereignty.

Tucson Superfund Site cleanup stalled by U.S. Air Force

EPA urges action on PFAS contamination as Air Force faces penalties for delayed cleanup plan.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

These three words from 1922 are at the heart of the latest Colorado River clash

It’s all rooted in a document called the Colorado River Compact.

Monsoon brings mixed emotions for road workers

The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.

The Buzz: The damming of the lower Colorado River

We preview the new season of Tapped, AZPM's podcast about water in the southwest.

Water conservation measures for Grand Canyon National Park after another break in the waterline

The waterline was recently shut off for repairs and crews were trying to re-pressurize the line when the break occurred.

Taming the Colorado

The Colorado River is the most dammed waterway in the US, but what was it like before? We go back to the battle over Parker Canyon Dam and how it changed Arizona's rights to the river's water forever.

A Way for Wildlife

Wildlife crossings in Tucson, Arizona help thousands of animals each month while protecting people from traffic accidents.

USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products

The visit highlighted the need for increased utilization of USDA programs by tribal businesses and showcased successful initiatives such as a recent trade mission to Canada.

Murals and Poetry – Beautifying the Ugliest Street in America

Murals and Poetry – Beautifying the Ugliest Street in America, 6 new murals in Tucson’s Speedway Corridor

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