AMWUA Press Room
AZ Central
'Our own survival is at stake': Arizona is using up its groundwater, researchers warnIn 1980, Arizona began regulating groundwater in the state’s largest cities and suburbs under a landmark law that called for most of these areas to achieve an overarching goal by...
Santan Sun News
Chandler is prepared for Colorado River shortageA recent report from the United States Bureau of Reclamation details a potential water supply shortage from the Colorado River. Thanks to Arizona’s priority system and our diverse water...
AZ Central
Most of the work we did in 2001 on groundwater was DOA. What to learn from that nowOpinion: Arizona tried to fix groundwater issues 20 years ago, but most solutions went nowhere. Here's what we need now for a similar effort to avoid a similar fate.
AZ Family
Arizona water users preparing for first-ever cutsArizona cities, towns, farmers and ranchers are preparing for the first-ever cuts to the state's allotment of Colorado River water. The cuts are the result of a drought that's lasted 26...
AZ Big Media
Here’s how Arizona is preparing for 1st cuts to Colorado River allocationArizona is gearing up for the first-ever “Tier 1” shortage on the Colorado River in 2022, which will trigger significant cuts to the state’s annual allocation from its most...
Chamber Business News
Arizona prepped and ready for first cuts to Colorado River allocationArizona is gearing up for the first-ever “Tier 1” shortage on the Colorado River in 2022, which will trigger significant cuts to the state’s annual allocation from its most...
AZ Big Media
7 facts to know about Arizona’s proactive approach to water managementWater is an essential resource no matter where you live. Leadership in Arizona has been at the forefront of conservation and strategic planning efforts while receiving national recognition for the...
AZ Central
Facing a Colorado River shortage, Arizona prepares for the pain of water cutbacksWith the Colorado River’s largest reservoir just 38% full and declining toward the threshold of a first-ever shortage, Arizona water officials convened an online meeting this week to outline...
KNAU
Arizona Positioned To Take On Cuts In Colorado River SupplyWater officials in Arizona say they are prepared to lose about one-fifth of the water the state gets from the Colorado River in what could be the first federally declared shortage in the...
Santan Sun News
Chandler is proactive in protecting water supplyWe live in a desert. Obviously, this isn’t a surprise. Whether you were born here, or have moved here from other locations, you understand the concept of the dry heat and climate unique to...
