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No Arizona drought plan in sight as deadline looms
After months of drought plan negotiations and as the deadline for Arizona to produce an internal agreement on water reductions nears, the state’s water interests have nothing to show for their efforts yet.
CAP celebrates 50 years since landmark legislation
As the Central Arizona Project celebrates the 50th anniversary of the federal act that authorized the massive water project, Arizona is still locked in complicated conversations about how the state will move forward on water issues.
Feds question plan for future of Navajo Generating Station
A plan by the operators of the Central Arizona Project to look for new sources of power beyond the coal-fired -- and possibly soon-to-close -- Navajo Generating Station near Page is raising questions from federal officials.
Water agency director insists lawmakers can give him forbearance authority
The head of the state’s water agency insists that, contrary to the conclusions of a legislative attorney, lawmakers can authorize his department to “forbear” the use of water from the Colorado River.
Council concludes Ducey’s water proposal is likely unconstitutional
The conclusion of Ken Behringer, counsel for the Arizona Legislative Council, will further complicate Gov. Doug Ducey’s efforts to pass a plan that aims to prevent levels in Lake Mead from falling below thresholds that would trigger catastrophic reductions in Arizona’s water allocation.
The work ahead for Arizona’s water future
Reaching a lasting accord on these challenges is not done by one group working the process alone, but by all of us working together to eliminate uncertainty and strengthen our state’s negotiating posture as we prepare to meet the demands of growth.
Water manager’s lobbyist costs under scrutiny, ban possible
The Central Arizona Project has paid more than $2.5 million for lobbyists in Arizona and Washington D.C. over the past five years, an analysis of the agency’s lobbying contracts shows.
Governor’s Office proposes major rewrite of water laws
Gov. Doug Ducey’s office is pushing for a spate of changes aimed at altering water laws, from groundwater rules to audits of another public body.
Conservation accord is progress toward much-needed Colorado River deal
Overall, the agreement represents incremental progress – but even more significant may be the much-needed spark it provides to re-energize drought contingency discussions within Arizona and across the entire Colorado River Basin.
Conservation district wary of governor’s proposals on water
Arizona water bigwigs are meeting with the governor’s staff in an attempt to unify the state’s voice on water issues and come up with new ideas to conserve and manage water.
CAP, private utility reach 100-year deal to stabilize water sources
The Arizona Corporation Commission gave its blessing on March 2 to a 100-year water deal that is a contender for a top international prize and is the first public/private water recharge project.
EPA issues supplemental clean air plan for Navajo Station
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a supplemental proposal to reduce emissions at the Navajo Generating Station, roughly a week after the federal agency extended the public comment period on plans to clean up the coal-burning power plant.
