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Proposal for developing Arizona's groundwater depleted areas faces criticism, legal concern
Arizona’s water agency is encouraging an executive council to take action on a controversial issue around building in areas with low water supplies, due to building restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs....

Newcomer joins incumbents on CAP board, group awaits decisions on Colorado River cuts
Rudy Fischer, a recent transplant to the state and a former businessman, will become Arizona’s newest voice in the state’s struggle with historic uncertainty on the Colorado River. ...

Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect
The Arizona Board of Regents held a showcase Wednesday at the Arizona Experiment Station's Campus Agricultural Center in Tucson, featuring award-winning research from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University around new smart t...

Changes coming in 2025 to Arizona’s groundwater use
As Arizona grapples with ongoing water supply challenges, particularly groundwater depletion, the state’s five Active Management Areas are being geared up for updates to their Management Plans set to take effect in 2025. The updated plans w...

What will it take to end 3 decades of drought in Arizona?
Winter 2022-2023 brought record snowfall to Arizona's high country and above-average rainfall across much of the region. The drought-weary state may have breathed a sigh of relief as snowmelt refilled reservoirs and aquifers....