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The 'power of aridity' is bringing a Colorado River dam to its knees
Deep in the bowels of the Glen Canyon Dam, an awful lot stays the same. Under the mass of concrete it’s pleasantly cool all year long, even when the Arizona sun beats down above. As the decades march on, the machinery inside remains unchang...
Feds announce plan for massive cuts in Colorado River deliveries
The Bureau of Reclamation is for the first time legally signaling its intent to make major cutbacks in water deliveries from Lake Powell to Lake Mead and the Lower River Basin to protect the reservoirs that are on the edge of collapse....
Valley homeowners take advantage of xeriscape incentives
Kelly Gleave converted his grass lawn to xeriscape in April. In June, he and his wife saw a 3,000 gallon reduction in their water use....
CAP prepares for Tier 2a Colorado River shortage in 2023
The Tier 2a shortage is certain for 2023. But more will need to be done to stabilize critical levels at the Colorado River Basin’s two main reservoirs – Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The Bureau of Reclamation is considering additional protecti...
8 Arizona cities have agreed to ditch some grass. But the deal goes far beyond that
Opinion: An agreement among more than 30 water providers isn't just about ripping out grass. It's changing the conversation about how cities save water....