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Phoenix New Times
California Talks and Deadline Drama Cloud Arizona's Approval of Drought PlanThe status of the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan remains uncertain because of players outside of Arizona, in spite of legislation signed by Governor Doug Ducey last week authorizing...
Arizona Capitol Times
OPINION: We must take care of the Colorado River for economic prosperity, lifeWater is the foundation of life. But as essential as it is, we often take it for granted and we treat it as a never-ending resource. With Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two of the nation’s...
Arizona Daily Star
How Arizona's drought plan will spread the pain to farms, cities, tribes, developers“Everyone will feel pain” was the mantra emanating from supporters of Arizona’s drought plan for the Colorado River as it wound through the Legislature.
Arizona Republic
After Arizona passed the Colorado River drought plan, experts weigh in on what's nextArizona lawmakers may have felt great relief Thursday after passing the Colorado River drought plan just hours before a federal deadline. But state conservationists and water-policy experts say...
AZ Central
Years from now, you'll thank Arizona for joining the Drought Contingency PlanOPINION: The Drought Contingency Plan won't solve any of our water problems. But it provides the template for how we will solve them - and that is monumental.
Phoenix New Times
Most Arizona Lawmakers Cheer Drought Plan, but Some Say Climate Change IgnoredWith seven hours to spare before a midnight deadline, Arizona lawmakers approved a drought plan on Thursday that prepares for cuts to the state's water supply from the Colorado River and...
AZ Central
Colorado River plan in question as top federal water official tells Arizona and California: 'Close isn't done'A top federal water official announced Friday that because California and Arizona haven't finished Colorado River drought plans, the Interior Department is asking the governors of all seven...
Associated Press
It’s Deadline Day For Arizona’s Debate Over Colorado River Drought PlanArizona lawmakers face a Thursday deadline to let the state join a drought plan for the Colorado River or risk blowing up a compromise years in the making for the seven states that draw...
AZ Central
With hours before federal deadline, Arizona lawmakers vote on Colorado River drought planArizona's efforts to finish a Colorado River drought deal is down to the wire, with the state Legislature taking up a package of bills just hours before a midnight Thursday deadline set by...
AZ Central
Arizona Legislature passes historic Colorado River drought plan hours before deadlineArizona lawmakers passed a historic Colorado River drought deal Thursday afternoon, about seven hours before a midnight deadline set by the federal government.
