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Arizona needs to use less groundwater. But how much are we really willing to conserve?
Opinion: Can we save quantifiable amounts of groundwater? And if so, how much? These are key questions as Arizona embarks on a major overhaul of its mandatory conservation measures....

Lake Mead Ends 2020 at elevation 1084’ – bringing Tier Zero operations in 2021
The hydrology in 2020 began with optimism and promise, but ended with a disappointing runoff and inflow to Lake Powell. We will continue to operate in Tier Zero in 2021, as we did in 2020. ...

New research director for Kyl Center focused on equity in water access
When Kathryn Sorenson was director of water services for the city of Phoenix, she was in charge of a massive infrastructure that included 7,000 miles of pipeline....

Wall Street Eyes Billions in the Colorado’s Water
There is a myth about water in the Western United States, which is that there is not enough of it. But those who deal closely with water will tell you this is false. There is plenty. It is just in the wrong places....

SRP reservoirs finish 2020 mostly full despite dry Arizona conditions
After the hottest and driest summer in Arizona history followed by a dry and warm fall and early winter, the six reservoirs that supply water to metro Phoenix are mostly full....