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Planning for a future with less Colorado River water
The Colorado River is often called the lifeblood of the western U.S., supplying water to tens of millions of people across seven states and Mexico. But a new book argues that science from a century ago predicted the river couldn't support a...
Teamwork will be key to balancing the overcommitted Colorado River
Along with long-term drought and climate change, the overcommitment of the Colorado River is a big reason why Lake Mead has dropped to historic levels in recent years. Fixing it could be a big problem for Arizona....
Lawmakers could stop Arizona's next water war. But will they?
Opinion: Powerful interests are lining up to move water from river communities to Phoenix and Tucson. Those communities need a veto....
Phoenix is learning how hard it is to retrofit a water system. Other cities will, too
Opinion: Water projects have to go somewhere - and they come with a cost. The sooner cities can prepare residents for this new reality, the better....
How two guys buried the hatchet and helped Arizona sign a historic drought plan
Opinion: Think we're too polarized to do anything meaningful? Tom Buschatzke and Ted Cooke prove that even those who disagree can work together....