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'Already affecting us’: Climate change evident in Southwest as heat, drought, fires, federal report says
A new report from the Federal Government shows the intensifying effects of climate change throughout the country....
Gila River leader wants to help Arizona complete water deal but vows to defend landmark settlement
Gila River Indian Community’s Governor Lewis is optimistic about DCP implementation, but equitable mitigation and protection for Lake Mead are priorities...
Opinion: CAP has a plan to get us through a water shortage. Here's what you need to know about it
CAP’s interim mitigation proposal includes mitigation for tribes and farmers, in part using water from Lake Mead. Stakeholders continue to discuss the proposal prior to the November 29th, DCP Steering Committee Meeting....
CAP pushes new drought plan for Lake Mead protection
CAP proposes an interim mitigation plan, receives warning from ADWR Director that proposal does not conform with the drought plan’s purpose....
Opinion: Arizona is on the brink of setting off another Colorado River water war
Former Arizona Governor, Bruce Babbit, weighs in on current proposals for the Drought Contingency Plan, supporting ADWR’s claims to authority over Arizona water matters, and criticizing plans to take water out of Lake Mead....