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Alternatives to Flood Irrigation Taking Hold in Pinal

Ak-Chin commiunity converts to sprinklers, drip, other methods to stretch water supply.

Lake Mead at Lowest Level on Record, 37% Capacity

Further declines seen before upstream dam releases will build it again.

Ducey Vetoes Water Bills Affecting Cochise County

'I will not sign legislation that threatens Arizona’s water future,' he says in veto message.

$5.9M for Water Conservation Near Fort Huachuca

Tucson non-profit Arizona Land and Water Trust will get federal money.

Municipalities Would Get More Water Control Under Bill

Legislation exempts cities, towns from their counties' authority to limit development.

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

Ski Resorts on Federal Land Must Prove Water Supply

New Forest Service rule will affect three spots in Arizona, including Mount Lemmon.

Utah Wants to Pipe Water 140 Miles from Lake Powell

86,000 acre-feet anually would supply booming area around town of St. George.

Bill Would Reform Mining Law, Make Companies Clean Up

Instead of taxpayers paying to clean up mine sites, burden would fall to companies

Flake Looks to Safeguard Arizona's Water Allotment

Senator wants to prohibit secretary of the interior from redirecting state's supply to another state.

Tucson, an Urban Classroom for German Students

University students visit the city to learn about global conditions

Water Stops, Starts in Rural Arizona

Restrictions are still in place, but regular service should return to Bowie by end of the week

Need a New Washing Machine? Tucson Offers $200 Rebate

Tucson Water says high-efficiency washers can save up to 7,000 gallons a year.

State Rejects Requested Ban on Expanding Irrigation

Farmers in Cochise County lose petition to to stop further development in their area.

Drought Means Well-Drilling Boom in Groundwater Quest

Arizonans tapping into hundreds of billions of gallons stashed underground as shortage nears.

Quest for Water Takes Northern Arizona City to New Depths

Williams brings in drilling company to go three times deeper than its neighbors.

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