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 conservation efforts avert shortage – for now
In the 24-month report released by the United States Bureau of Reclamation in 2016, the bureau predicted a more than 50 percent chance of a water shortage in 2018. This August, the Bureau of Reclamation report reduced that projection to zero.
ADWR says Central Arizona Project is overstating its role in water issues
An employment lawsuit is pitting two of the state’s largest actors on water issues against each other, and some say its outcome could complicate Arizona’s efforts to manage its water and prepare for drought.