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Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation Releases Colorado River Basin Ten Tribes Partnership Tribal Water StudyThe study documents how Partnership Tribes currently use their water, projects how future water development could occur and describes the potential effects of future tribal water development on the...
KUNC
Colorado River Managers Struggle With Water ScarcityWestern water managers met last week at the Colorado River Water Users Association annual conference to discuss the Drought Contingency Plan and impending water shortages.
Arizona Republic
Opinion: The feds have laid the smack down on water. How will Arizona respond?After the January 31st DCP deadline that was announced by the Bureau of Reclamation, Arizona’s political leaders must shepherd the Arizona DCP Implementation plan through the legislature.
Arizona Daily Star
US water official: Feds will protect Colorado River without state drought plansIn the absence of voluntary State action via the Drought Contingency Plan, the Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner announced that the federal government is prepared to act unilaterally to protect...
Arizona Capitol Times
Ducey threatens veto of water bill that ignores his principlesAt a forum for water managers and decision makers, Governor Ducey announced that he was prepared to veto any water bill that did not conform with his principles, which include protection for Lake...
AZCentral
California water agency tentatively agrees to Colorado River drought measuresHaving weathered internal legal challenges, California’s Imperial Irrigation District has conditionally signed on to the Drought Contingency Plan.
AZFamily
Ways you can save your water and moneyThe City of Phoenix Water Services Department has a load of tips and resources for saving your family water and money.
Phoenix New Times
Central Arizona Project Board Votes to Support Drought Contingency PlanThe Arizona DCP Implementation Plan proposed to water managers on November 29th was approved by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, paving the way for DCP measures in the Arizona...
phoenix New Times
Gila River Indian Community Approves Major Deal to Provide Water to CAPThe Gila River Indian Community announced its approval for a water exchange with the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District, contingent on the success of the Arizona DCP Implementation...
CNN
El Paso implementing direct potable reuse in response to climate change and droughtEl Paso Water has begun planning for advanced purification of reclaimed water for direct potable reuse as a part of its long-term water supply
