More Arizona News Water Stories

Proposed Clean Water Act changes will mean uncertainty, loss of protections for Arizona waterways

The Trump administration is implementing a new rule defining which waterways are regulated under the act.

New analysis spells out serious legal risk to Colorado River water users

As climate change continues to sap the river’s water, some users face serious legal risks to their supplies.

CAP shutdown might produce cloudy water

Annual maintenance shifts Tucson Water to local wells.

Environmental groups call on Arizona to close uranium mine

The groups cite flooding of the mine that threatens to contaminate drinking water.

Arizona senators propose drought bill

The bipartisan bill aims to help water utilities plan for dry future

Arizona plans for drought contingency plan impacts

Water managers are preparing for a future with less Colorado River water.

Congress Passes Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan

The bipartisan bill passed with no opposition following two years of negotiations.

Monitor: Pima County is Drought-Free, for Now

The spell will not last long as the temperatures rise.

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.

The Drought Plan and Water Conservation

As the second and final deadline looms, we revisit the drought contingency plan with a focus on water conservation.

Bill That Nearly Scuttled Drought Plan Shelved

The Arizona House Speaker pulled the bill after a lengthy hearing.

Not So Fast on the Drought Plan: State and Feds Disagree

Federal officials said Arizona did not make the deadline.

Thursday Marks Last Day for Arizona to Approve Drought Plan

The Legislature must pass a water-use plan today or the federal government will step in.

Deadline Nears for Colorado River Drought Plan

Arizona's plan has yet to be approved the the state Legislature, while other six states have already agreed to plans.

Wading Into Colorado River Negotiations

Time is almost up for Arizona to approve a drought contingency plan.

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