More Arizona Economy Water Stories

The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture

The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.

The Buzz: El Tour de Mayor of Tucson

AZPM takes a drive around Tucson with three candidates running in the mayor's race.

When a reservoir is more than just stored water

Reservoirs are a common solution to the seasonal ebbs and flows of river water. But, for some communities, they are so much more.

Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state

Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.

The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

Senate Committee Approves $20M for Pinal Wells

The proposal was revived after being killed in the House.

Wildflowers Show Off Their Colors Around Arizona

Fall and winter rains provided a necessary resource for brilliant blooms.

CAP Walks Away From Mohave County Land Deal

Communities along the Colorado River had protested the deal over many months.

Ex-Arizona Regulator Charged With Bribery Heads to Trial

Gary Pierce and three others dispute the allegations in the influence-peddling case.

Study: Lake Mead Shortage Could Slow Home Construction, Agriculture

Drought declaration would cause rationing that would affect adequate water supplies.

Feeding Our Future: Turning Garbage into Gardens

How a group of UA undergraduates are saving the environment.

How Did Business Fare in Arizona Legislative Session?

Startups, sharing economy could profit; developers in Cochise County lose.

Tucson, an Urban Classroom for German Students

University students visit the city to learn about global conditions

28,000-House Project Gets Benson City Council OK

Developer expected to submit finalized plan to city in 30 days.

Report: Colorado River Most Endangered River in US

Three human-caused sources listed as dangerous for river that flows through Arizona.

Report: Arizona's Economy Dependent on Colorado River

Most of state's $261B GDP would go away without the river's water, ASU economists say.

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