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AZ must reduce Colorado River water usage in 2023

8/16/2022
Urgent action needs to be taken to address the current drought conditions impacting the Colorado River, U.S. Department of the Interior officials said in an Aug. 16 virtual press conference. A …

Peoria implements stage 1 of drought management plan

6/30/2022
As part of continued drought management efforts, the city of Peoria has declared stage 1 to increase awareness and voluntary reduction efforts.

Surprise tightening up its water budget

6/20/2022
City of Surprise water users don’t have to worry about any reduction of supplies at the tap.

Glendale enters Stage 1 Drought Watch for city …

6/17/2022
The city of Glendale on Friday declared a Stage 1 Drought Watch, which will target a 5% water-reduction goal at municipal properties.

Mesa enacts water shortage management plan

5/18/2022
Due to historic drought, climate change and over-allocation, conditions on the Colorado River are worsening. While deeper shortages may come quicker than anticipated, the city of Mesa recognizes …

Phoenix looks to adapt amid growing water shortages

5/11/2022
The city of Phoenix likely will be calling on business and residents in the future in order to deal with what are expected to be shortages in water to the state. City officials met with those from …

Water reductions a must in Sun City West

3/30/2022
A state mandate coming down the pipeline will mean changes for Sun City West.

Project Cities moves into third year with Peoria

1/13/2022
Project Cities is kicking off its third year of working with the city of Peoria, bringing ASU faculty and students alongside city staff to improve quality of life for residents.

Surprise sees need to update drought planning

9/13/2021
With a pending cut in water to the Valley in the coming months, this is a good year for a city to update its drought preparedness plan and Surprise officials realized the city’s document needed more than a minor change.

Colorado River shortage likely won’t impact Phoenix …

8/12/2021
The Colorado River shortage is raising alarms about the Valley’s water supply, but experts say Phoenix residents should rest easy.

Varady: ‘Megadrought’ along border strains …

7/6/2021
The United States and Mexico are tussling over their dwindling shared water supplies after years of unprecedented heat and insufficient rainfall.

Flagging monsoon leads to longer Arizona wildfire …

10/26/2020
Arizona’s lack of monsoons and extreme drought conditions this year have lengthened the fire season for the state as well as making fires more severe.