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Rural groundwater pumping is next big Arizona water issue for lawmakers
Arizona lawmakers once again face tough questions of how to deal with increased demand for water in the face of drier weather, and how to get water to where it is needed....
Bill Seeks $6.1 Million and More Hydrologists for Arizona Department of Water Resources
A bill in the Arizona Legislature seeks to allocate an extra $6.1 million to the under-resourced Arizona Department of Water Resources so it can hire more employees, including scientists....
Water supply a major issue for upcoming Arizona legislative session
Republican and Democratic leaders of the Arizona House are eyeing the state’s water supply as a major issue for the legislative session that starts next week....
Planning for a future with less Colorado River water
The Colorado River is often called the lifeblood of the western U.S., supplying water to tens of millions of people across seven states and Mexico. But a new book argues that science from a century ago predicted the river couldn't support a...
Teamwork will be key to balancing the overcommitted Colorado River
Along with long-term drought and climate change, the overcommitment of the Colorado River is a big reason why Lake Mead has dropped to historic levels in recent years. Fixing it could be a big problem for Arizona....