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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....

As the Colorado River is stretched thin by drought, can the 100-year-old rules that divide it still work?
From mountain ranches in Wyoming to vegetable fields in Yuma, water users look for ways to keep the Colorado River flowing....

Phoenix and Las Vegas agree to get rid of decorative grass
A group of 30 agencies that supply water to homes and businesses throughout the western United States has pledged to rip up lots of decorative grass to help keep water in the over-tapped Colorado River....