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AZ Central
Does Arizona really use less water now than it did in 1957?Even in the midst of a historical 19-year drought in the Southwest, Arizona uses less water now than it did 62 years ago.
Los Angeles Times
Despite signs of interstate cooperation, the decline of Lake Mead isn’t near being solvedOn the surface, things have seemed to be looking up in recent weeks for the future of Lake Mead. The Western storms of the last month have fostered the impression of a respite, at least...
AZ Central
OPINION: 5 critical water questions Arizona must answer - and soonThe hard work isn't over, now that we've passed the Drought Contingency Plan. Here are 5 pressing water issues Arizona can't afford to let simmer.
Yale Environment 360
In Era of Drought, Phoenix Prepares for a Future Without Colorado River WaterOnce criticized for being a profligate user of water, fast-growing Phoenix has taken some major steps — including banking water in underground reservoirs, slashing per-capita use, and...
KUNC
What Is Happening With The Colorado River Drought Plans?States that rely on the Colorado River for their water supplies are currently unable to finish a series of agreements that would keep its biggest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, from...
Arizona Daily Star
Arizona drought plan's tab could hit $280 millionArizona’s drought-contingency plan for the Colorado River is shaping up as a pricey water-saving affair, with a potential tab of up to $280 million.
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...
