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Lake Mead agreement will save Glendale 17% of annual …

6/15/2023
The Glendale City Council on Tuesday entered into a System Conservation Implementation Agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District.

Surprise receives upbeat water supply update

5/22/2023
Cautious optimism is preferable when discussing Arizona’s water resources, given the dire updates of the past two years.

Water restrictions discussed at Scottsdale City …

5/2/2023
Last winter was cold and wet, which is some much needed good news for the Colorado River and communities that rely on its water to give them life. The bad news is, it was just one winter’s …

Arizona AG accuses agency of not properly regulating …

4/23/2023
PHOENIX — State Attorney General Kris Mayes is accusing the Department of Water Resources of not doing its job.

Chandler Council examines water inventory, challenges …

4/20/2023
A recent work session allowed the Chandler City Council to inventory some of the actual water it manages — along with looking over some of the important water business it has taken care of in …

Valley golf courses implement different solutions to …

4/17/2023
Arizona golf courses are whittling away at their water use. Part of that is because of state mandates. For Arizona, the quest to curb golf course water use started in 1984 and has continued to …

Arizona tribe to get millions in federal payouts for …

4/17/2023
The Gila River Indian Community could get up to $233 million in federal funding for water conservation, one of the first to get the money under a program aimed at encouraging water cutbacks in Arizona, California and Nevada.

Supreme Court hears Navajo water rights case with …

3/20/2023
WASHINGTON – When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in Arizona v. Navajo Nation, it will be considering fairly technical legal questions, but the answers could have a large impact on water allocation in the Colorado River basin.

Goddard: Rainy year won't end water shortage on …

3/11/2023
This winter’s rain and snow has been good for Arizona’s water supply but will end the historic drought and has had minimal impact on the Colorado River, a top water official told Gilbert …

Southwest Valley could see water reduction measures by …

3/11/2023
Arizona is best known for its “five Cs” — climate, copper, citrus, cattle and cotton. What Arizona is becoming know for is having its own reliable water source. And a new study from Arizona State University is putting into question some the Valley’s fastest growing cities’ ability to secure their water future.

New city irrigation plan will reduce water use, save …

1/25/2023
With water conservation at urgent levels, the city of Glendale has found a way to beautify municipal landscaping around town, save money, and – most importantly – save water consumption, all at the same time.

Sinema talks big issues with local mayors

1/21/2023
Sen Kyrsten Sinema on Friday afternoon joined with mayors from across Maricopa County to discuss issues facing the central and West Valley, including the challenges for employment and water.