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Opinion: What does the Lower Basin Drought Contingency plan mean for Arizona?
New projections of shortage make drought impacts all the more severe. DCP does not prevent shortages, but may serve to lessen impacts in the future....

Colorado River Drought Cuts in Arizona Would Be More Severe Than Expected
Updated projections of drought on the Colorado River, as well as CAP orders show that shortage cuts will have significant impacts to all water users....

Opinion: If you care about how Arizona handles a water shortage, don't overlook this race
Don't overlook the race for Central Arizona Water Conservation District. Our water future may depend on your vote. CAWCD is a key player in the state’s water-planning efforts. ...

Colorado River news gets worse: Lakes Mead, Powell at just 41 percent of normal
Hydrology on the Colorado River system shows increased probability of drought, as well as significant declines in both Lake Powell and Lake Mead...

Arizona delays the Colorado River drought agreement High Country News
Arizona water managers seek consensus on the drought contingency plan; Agricultural groups from Pinal county seek to secure water in exchange for cuts to their low-priority supplies....