AMWUA Press Room
High Country News
The precarious plan for the Lake Powell PipelineLake Powell Pipeline critics and proponents argue over accurate cost estimates and benefits of the water project.
Mohave Daily News
MVIDD prepares drought contingency fallowing planThe Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District has begun discussions for voluntary compensated system conservation to protect Lake Mead elevations.
ABC15 Arizona
Midterm elections could have key impact on future of Arizona's waterNonpartisan Central Arizona Water Conservation District election candidates will influence how water in Arizona is managed and paid for.
Phoenix New Times
Arizona Drought Talks Stumble Over Proposed Water Cuts to Tribal CommunitiesThe Gila River Indian Community advocates for equitable sharing of DCP cutbacks, states that no users are made better off under the agreement.
Arizona Republic
Arizona cancels water meeting amid difficult negotiations on Colorado River dealState officials canceled the October 25th DCP Steering Committee to provide for additional discussions and analysis of implementation proposals.
Arizona Chamber Foundation
Arizona Chamber Foundation publishes DCP Policy BriefThe Arizona Chamber Foundation’s policy brief outlines the water planning basics in Arizona, and need to protect Arizona’s Colorado River supplies.
Tucson Local Media
Arizona must plan ahead to keep rivers and taps flowingArizona breweries express support for collaboration to secure adequate Colorado river supplies for the state’s economy.
Arizona Department of Water Resources
How Will AZDCP Fit Into The Colorado River Basin Drought Contingency Plan?The Bureau of Reclamation has released the draft Drought Contingency Plan documents. Arizona water managers are currently negotiating how to best implement the proposed agreements.
Salt Lake Tribune
Governor Herbert declares drought emergency for all of UtahAfter Utah’s driest water year in over a century, the state declares a drought emergency following recommendation from special committee.
Arizona Daily Star
Pinal farmers would have to fallow half their lands under tentative drought-plan figuresNew hydrology shows that tribes, municipalities, and agriculture will be impacted significantly under shortage. Municipalities argue that they have invested and prepared for drought situations.
