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Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas
Officials in drought-stricken Arizona are moving to regulate groundwater use on the state’s western edge where wells have been running dry.
SRP begins canal dry-up, relocating fish and repairing miles of water infrastructure
This year, SRP will use its newest tool: the Menzi Muck, a spider-like excavator designed to climb in and out of the canal without ramps.
White House scraps water expert’s nomination as states hash out Colorado River plan
A veteran water expert from Arizona says the Trump administration withdrew his nomination to lead the federal agency that oversees water management in the western US.
Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
In the Southwest and beyond, home gardeners and landscapers are increasingly using collected rainwater to nourish their gardens amid worsening drought and rising temperatures.
Where to camp on the water in Arizona this fall
Crunching leaves, a roaring fire, and a cozy tent near cooling waters: the perfect way to welcome fall. Make it happen at one of these 11 campgrounds in Arizona.
Tucson takes action to protect water after outcry over secretive data center
Until this week, a company with zoning approval in Tucson could have relatively unlimited access to Tucson’s water system, even if it was going to use millions of gallons of water. Now, with the unanimous passage of a new ordinance by the city council, any large water...
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will again get less Colorado River water in 2026
Arizona will again go without 18% of its total Colorado River allocation, while Mexico loses 5%.
Longtime lawmaker shapes the debate as Arizona grapples with dwindling water supplies
Republican Rep. Gail Griffin has drawn the ire of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who considered her the barrier to water legislation that stalled this year despite having others at the negotiating table.
6 Arizona waterfalls you can actually swim in
Hike to these six waterfalls in Arizona—with the right permits—and reward yourself with a dip into the cool waters below.
In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use
Some experts question whether growing fish on a large scale in an arid region like Arizona can work without high environmental costs.
Arizona’s rural groundwater deal stalls as legislative session nears end
Arizona’s Democratic governor and the GOP-controlled Legislature are at odds over regulating groundwater pumping in the state’s rural areas—and time is running out.
Stay cool in Yuma with 5 awesome water hikes
Hiking in southern Arizona? Here’s where you can keep your cool by sticking close to a water source in Yuma.
New rules for using purified wastewater give Arizona cities more options
Arizona municipalities have a new tool to meet water needs: Wastewater treated by advanced purification can now flow directly from local water systems into residents’ taps.
Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
A recent report identifies ways historically neglected communities most vulnerable to climate change, like the Navajo Nation, can create resilient water and wastewater systems.
Arizona’s Democratic governor outlines groundwater proposal that has Republican support
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs renewed a push Thursday to regulate groundwater in rural parts of the drought-stricken state, and she’s more optimistic this time that her efforts will find support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Arizona agency takes action to regulate groundwater use in rural southeast
It’s necessary to regulate groundwater in Arizona’s rural southeast, allowing the designation of a controlled area to stop rapid depletion of the water through agricultural use, the Arizona Department of Water Resources announced Friday.
Kris Mayes sues ‘nuisance’ corporate mega-farms for exploiting Arizona’s groundwater rules
The lawsuit alleges that massive farming corporations have taken advantage of Arizona’s lax groundwater laws and have deprived local farmers of access to water.
10 unique ways to get on the water in Arizona
We all know Arizona is full of beautiful lakes, but many people don’t know about these 10 spectacular ways to get out on the water.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Monday that would authorize a water rights settlement with three Native American tribes in the Southwest, providing more certainty for the arid region.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.
After a year of outcry, Arizona’s wildcat subdivisions and groundwater drilling remain a problem
While both issues received band-aid-like solutions last year, long-term resolutions have yet to be realized.
VIDEO: More foreign companies are pumping Arizona’s groundwater for free
No, you’re not having déjà vu: there are more foreign companies pumping Arizona’s groundwater for free. Here’s why this keeps happening. @coppercourier No, you’re not having déjà vu: there are more foreign companies pumping Arizona’s groundwater for free....
Solar panels will cut water loss from canals in Gila River Indian Community
The Gila River Indian Community recently signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over a stretch of irrigation canal on its land south of Phoenix.
Hobbs Administration Ends Saudi Farm’s Sweetheart Groundwater Deal
The leases that allowed Fondomonte to farm and pump groundwater from 3,500 acres in rural Arizona will not be renewed after they end in February 2024.
VIDEO: Phoenix Plans to Recycle Wastewater for Drinking
The Central Arizona Project is investing $6 million dollars to build purification facilities, and the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes roughly $310 million for water recycling development nationwide.
Water-Short Cities Want to Use Every Last Drop—Even if It Used to Be Sewage
Cities with finite water supplies are finding creative new ways to stretch out the water they already have. For some, that means cleaning up sewage and putting it right back in the pipes that flow to homes and businesses.
Pass on the Grass: Scottsdale’s Latest Effort to Conserve Water Impacts New Homes
Building a new home in Scottsdale? You’ll need to get creative with the front lawn. That’s because the Scottsdale City Council’s ban on natural grass is about to go into effect.
Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation in Colorado River Water Rights Case
The decision goes back to 19th-century treaties the Navajo Nation said failed to consider or protect their water rights.