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Lake Mead agreement will save Glendale 17% of annual citywide water useGlendale has agreed to leave some of its Colorado River allotment in the river for the next three years, becoming among a group of cities aiming to keep water levels stable amid a more than two...
Arizona Republic
Phoenix approves overhaul of water standards for new construction amid water shortagesPhoenix is overhauling water standards for new development in the city as groundwater shortages and shrinking Colorado River supplies squeeze the Valley.
Arizona Republic
Metro Phoenix has shut down growth, right? Well, not exactlyOpinion: There is a lot of growth that can still occur, even if Arizona has paused new applications for some housing that relies heavily on groundwater.
KJZZ
Phoenix to get up to $60M for giving up Colorado River waterThe Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to give up a share of its Colorado River allocation in exchange for money.
Arizona Republic
Arizona has a lot of ideas to use less water. Which will win state cash?Opinion: Groups from all over Arizona have applied for about $100 million in water conservation grants. Here's what to know about the proposals.
Washington Post
Phoenix area can’t meet groundwater demands over next centuryA new report amounts to a chilling warning for a region that has been a development hot spot for new residents and high-tech businesses.
LA Times
Water concerns prompt new limits on growth in ArizonaArizona’s governor has announced plans to limit new construction in parts of the Phoenix area after a state analysis found there isn’t enough groundwater to support all the planned...
Arizona Republic
Arizona will halt new home approvals in parts of metro Phoenix as water supplies tightenThe groundwater aquifers currently serving 4.6 million people across metro Phoenix are lagging behind growth on a trajectory that would run just short of projected needs in 100 years, according to...
AZ Mirror
Gila River Indian Community breaks ground on pipeline project to address Colorado River droughtOnly a month after finalizing funding agreements, the Gila River Indian Community broke ground on its new Reclaimed Water Pipeline Project to help the community with water resources and conserve...
Cronkite News
Arizona, California, Nevada agree on cuts to Colorado River water useArizona, California and Nevada unveiled a plan Monday to save 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water between now and 2026, a stopgap measure to buy time while authorities figure out a...
