East side development renews concerns about water and growth
Members of the City Council say it's time for the state to pitch in with CAP water.
Historically left out, Colorado River tribes call for more sway in Western water talks
With the drought plan done, some tribal leaders say their water rights can’t be ignored any longer.
Revived stretch of Santa Cruz River provides oasis for wildlife
Dragonflies, toads and birds are just some of the wildlife showing up since the project started releasing treated wastewater in June.
House passes bill banning future Grand Canyon uranium mining
The bill would block mining on 1 million acres near the Grand Canyon.
Border wall construction continues across sensitive lands in Arizona
Contractors are working on new border wall east of Douglas, which will cross the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge.
CAP shutdown might produce cloudy water
Annual maintenance shifts Tucson Water to local wells.
Border wall construction in Arizona moves ahead
Preparations for more construction are underway near Douglas and on the San Pedro River.
Environmentalists concerned about two dam proposals near Grand Canyon
Opponents say the projects would disrupt the ecology of the area and damage a site sacred to the Hopi Tribe.
Deal will use Bisbee wastewater to recharge San Pedro River aquifer
The project is meant to support the health of the river following decades of agricultural pumping.
Air Force secretary nominee promises to help with pollution in communities like Tucson
PFAS chemicals have been found in wells in the Tucson area.
Opinions divided on massive Benson housing development
Backers see the project as an economic boon; opponents worry it will deplete local groundwater and harm the environment.
New border wall could further deplete groundwater supplies
Some scientists and conservationists worry the water needs of the new border wall could put a valuable desert oasis at risk.
Environmental groups call on Arizona to close uranium mine
The groups cite flooding of the mine that threatens to contaminate drinking water.
‘Build the wall’ across the San Pedro River? Many say ‘no’
Disparate groups agree that walling off Arizona's last free-flowing river is a bad idea.
Climate change still threatens Colorado River after wet winter
Despite recent wet conditions, states still face a future with increasingly less water for farms and cities.
