Arizona faces cut in water supplies as shortage is declared on Colorado River
Arizona will lose 18% of its share of Colorado River water next year, with cuts falling largely on farmers.
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Water cutbacks coming to Arizona
A decades-long drought means less water from the Colorado River.
Key reservoir on Colorado River expected to match record low
Dropping surface level at Lake Mead continues to drop
US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration
Projections say by late next year Lake Mead could drop to levels that could threaten the ability to generate electricity at Hoover Dam
Low saguaro reproduction numbers at national park in Tucson
Drought cycle that dates to the mid-1990s thought to be responsible
A Colorado River showdown is looming. Let the posturing begin
The states that draw water from it are about to undertake a new round of negotiations over the river’s future.
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
West will be especially hard hit
Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages loom
Drought and dwindling supply are creating stress on the western water-sharing system
Arizona seeks to create surface water protections after Clean Water Act rollback
The legislation aims to fill the gap left by the rollback of federal protections, but not everyone is pleased with the current proposal.
In rapidly warming Colorado River Basin, the negotiating table is being set
A new round of talks could define how the river system adapts to a changing climate for the next generation.
Forecasters: Rain, snow on tap for drought-weary Southwest
Drought stricken region badly needs the moisture
Predicted Arizona dry year could impact trees, cause fires
After driest year on record in 2020, no relief is in sight
National Weather Service: Dryness defined 2020 in Southwest
Record or near-record dryness across Arizona and the region
State unveils draft legislation to create surface water protections
The process comes after the Trump administration's rollback of Clean Water Act protections.
