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KUNC
On the Colorado River the feds carry a big stick. Will the states get hit?The seven Colorado River basin states have until mid-August to come up with a plan to drastically cut their water use. Federal officials say the cuts are necessary to keep the river’s giant...
ABC 15
Where does your water come from: A look at Gilbert and Chandler's water suppliesJust a few days ago the water sitting at Gilbert's North Water Treatment Plant was sitting in Saguaro Lake.
KJZZ
Every Last Drop: Tackling big questions about Arizona's water futureWater is arguably the most precious resource on Earth, essential to all forms of life. And the Colorado River has long been a lifeline for the Southwest. From ancient civilizations to modern times,...
Governor's Office
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation to Secure Arizona’s Water FutureGovernor Doug Ducey today signed historic legislation that makes an unprecedented $1 billion investment to secure Arizona’s water future, fulfilling a promise outlined during his State...
Arizona Republic
With massive cuts looming, Arizona will spend $1.2B to find water supply elsewhereGov. Doug Ducey signed a legacy-defining bill into law Wednesday making a nearly $1.2 billion down payment toward alleviating the state's water woes as Arizona faces a colossal cut to its...
12 News
Why $1 billion won’t avert Arizona water crisisGov. Doug Ducey has signed into law what he hailed as a $1 billion plan to “secure Arizona’s water future for the next 100 years.” But is it enough?
Phoenix Business Journal
City of Phoenix forgoes more water from Lake Mead in wake of declining levelsThe city of Phoenix said Friday that it will forfeit delivery of an additional 14,000 acre-feet, or 4.5 billion gallons, of Colorado River water to shore up Lake Mead.
The Spectrum
The Colorado River Compact hasn't aged wellThe Colorado River Compact turns 100 this year, but any celebration is damped down by the drying-up of the big reservoirs it enabled.
Arizona Republic
What will happen to the Colorado River? What we know about looming water cutsOpinion: Lake Mead and Lake Powell are tanking, forcing Colorado River users to radically slash demand quickly. Here's what we know about how that might play out.
Arizona Republic
No, Arizona did not set aside $1 billion for water. Consider this a down paymentOpinion: It's up to future lawmakers to fund the full billion dollars for water conservation and augmentation projects. That's unfortunate - and still a win.
