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'Our own survival is at stake': Arizona is using up its groundwater, researchers warn
In 1980, Arizona began regulating groundwater in the state’s largest cities and suburbs under a landmark law that called for most of these areas to achieve an overarching goal by 2025: a long-term balance between the amount of water pumped ...
Chandler is prepared for Colorado River shortage
A recent report from the United States Bureau of Reclamation details a potential water supply shortage from the Colorado River. Thanks to Arizona’s priority system and our diverse water portfolio, Chandler’s municipal supplies will not be r...
Most of the work we did in 2001 on groundwater was DOA. What to learn from that now
Opinion: Arizona tried to fix groundwater issues 20 years ago, but most solutions went nowhere. Here's what we need now for a similar effort to avoid a similar fate....
Arizona water users preparing for first-ever cuts
Arizona cities, towns, farmers and ranchers are preparing for the first-ever cuts to the state's allotment of Colorado River water. The cuts are the result of a drought that's lasted 26 years and will likely take effect in 2022....
Here’s how Arizona is preparing for 1st cuts to Colorado River allocation
Arizona is gearing up for the first-ever “Tier 1” shortage on the Colorado River in 2022, which will trigger significant cuts to the state’s annual allocation from its most important water resource....