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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.

Legal battle percolates amid Scottsdale pulling Rio …

1/17/2023
Drought problems continue to plague the Rio Verde Foothills community with residents filing a lawsuit against the city of Scottsdale after water was officially cut off on Jan. 1 to around 500 homes.

Gammage: Arizona's water crisis is manageable if we do …

12/27/2022
Those of us who talk about Arizona’s water situation often point out that the challenge we face is less daunting than other dilemmas of climate change like sea level rise or an increasing …

SRP researches cloud-seeding White Mountains to create …

12/16/2022
Arizona has been looking to a myriad of solutions to stem its worsening drought, including cloud seeding. The Salt River Project, which delivers water and electricity to central Arizona, has formed a …

Gilbert officials warned at retreat of Tier 3 river …

12/1/2022
Gilbert should prepare for the Colorado River will reach a Tier 3 water shortage this summer, officials said Dec. 1 at the town’s retreat.  That level of shortage will move Gilbert …

EPCOR straddles line between efficiency, improvements

11/9/2022
One of the biggest private utilities in the region aims to strike a balance. EPCOR, a private utility serving about 310,000 connections, is working to improve its current infrastructure while …

Free West Valley Water Association workshop to offer …

10/29/2022
The West Valley Water Association, which includes the city of Glendale, is offering a free online workshop on landscaping management and wise water use.

Arizona’s water future relies on conserving sources

10/19/2022
Half of Arizona’s water sources are reaching crisis levels as officials explore solutions to combat dwindling water supplies from the Colorado River. One of the four sources of Arizona …

Rain this week could be end of 2022 Valley monsoon

9/20/2022
A series of relatively high-percentage rain days in the Valley this week could mark the end of this year’s monsoon season. While the monsoon has been fruitful in terms of rainfall, a La Nina …

Tempe so far unscathed by Arizona water cuts

9/8/2022
With Arizona forced to make water cuts amid a historic shortage, Valley cities are having to step up to lessen the impact on residents. 

No immediate changes in Gilbert as Colorado River …

8/18/2022
While the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation bumped up the shortage level on the Colorado River two notches to Tier 2A, Gilbert officials said it will not affect the town’s ability to meet …