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APS rejected in bid to pump water in Buckeye area for nuclear plant
The state says Arizona Public Service Co. can't pump "poor-quality" groundwater from the Buckeye area to cool the nuclear power plant west of Phoenix because the water is already being used by nearby residents. ...
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Tempe Town Lake has long been an economic hub in the region. Here's the history
Desert dwellers were drawn to the Salt River long before Tempe Town Lake opened 20 years ago this week. ...
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Talking Colorado River Water and More
We’ll discuss the future of the management of Colorado River water, now that the state has passed a Drought Contingency Plan....
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Lessons from Phoenix on water management and equity
In a desert city such as Phoenix, water is the foundation of public health, economic opportunity and quality of life. Phoenix’s water supply is sound and sustainable as a result of multiple water sources and a logical, methodical approach t...
Rural counties should take charge of groundwater, former Gov. Bruce Babbitt warns
Nearly four decades ago, Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt enacted major changes in the state’s system of water regulation when he signed the Groundwater Management Act of 1980 into law. Now, the 81-year-old former governor is speaking out about w...