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Nov 11, 2025

State leaders issue bipartisan call to action on Colorado River negotiations

Key Points: The seven Colorado River states did not reach a deal before a federally-imposed Nov. 11 deadline The U.S. Department of the Interior has pledged to intervene Gov. Katie […]

Oct 11, 2025

Legal battle continues over Saudi groundwater pumping in Arizona

Key Points:  Agricultural company claims attorney general lacks authority to sue  Filings claim authority lies solely with Arizona Department of Water Resources  Ongoing litigation puts spotlight on gaps in groundwater […]

Oct 11, 2025

Arizona’s water authority considers 6 proposals for long-term solutions

Key Points: The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona is evaluating six water importation proposals Proposals aim to bring in hundreds of billions of gallons of water annually WIFA requests […]

Oct 10, 2025

Ag-to-Urban will reshape Arizona’s agriculture industry, but farmers question if it’s worth it

Key Points:  Ag-to-Urban went into effect on Sept. 26 after passing this year Program is expected to save about 7.1 million acre-feet of water over the next 100 years in […]

Oct 10, 2025

State issues assured water supply designation amid ongoing lawsuits

Key Points: EPCOR Utilities is the first recipient of an alternative designation of assured water supply The designation was granted under new water rules adopted last year ADWR is currently […]

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Oct 10, 2025

Building water resilience through innovation and partnerships

Arizona stands at a pivotal moment. The Colorado River – long central to our state’s growth and prosperity – is shrinking under the strain of drought and rising demand. The […]

A windmill draws water for livestock in Leupp, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation, Saturday, March 9, 2024. A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress took a significant step forward late Monday, May 13, with introduction in the Navajo Nation Council. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca)
Oct 3, 2025

Efficiency from all 7 basin states is the path forward

The Colorado River Basin was inhabited by indigenous people for thousands of years, using its water resources for farming and to support their communities. The river serves many more people […]

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Sep 26, 2025

Arizona’s water future – ‘Ag to Urban’ is a good start

As the drought extends its grip across Arizona, we are flooded with stories of the impending crisis — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and other cities are running short of water for […]

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Sep 25, 2025

Efficiency, not water wars, can save the Colorado River

I write as a resident of Colorado, where every drop of the river matters to our farms, families, and future. I have no fiduciary interest in water. I don’t own […]

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Aug 12, 2025

Attorney General’s lawsuit against Fondomonte could set new precedent for groundwater use

Key Points: Lawyer for farmers and cities seeks to join lawsuit against Attorney General Kris Mayes Mayes accuses Fondomonte LLC of creating public nuisance by withdrawing too much groundwater Judge […]

Jul 30, 2025

Arizona officials shift focus to secure state’s share of Colorado River

Key Points: Officials celebrated the passage of Ag-to-Urban groundwater legislation on July 29, but noted more work needs to be done Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican Sen. T.J. Shope are […]

Jul 21, 2025

Arizona approves first water transfer to rural areas for new construction

Key Points: Arizona approves first-ever water transfer from rural Arizona to active management areas Buckeye is now allowed to withdraw nearly 6,000 acre-feet of water from Harquahala basin Transfer will […]

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