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Unsafe yield

Unsafe yield

Severe drought, dead wells, political division push Arizona steadily closer to water supply peril.
At peak of its wealth and influence, Arizona's desert civilization confronts a reckoning over water

At peak of its wealth and influence, Arizona's desert civilization confronts a reckoning over water

State’s powerful will to grow is challenged by extreme heat, deep drought, and serious water-related stress.
Amid dire Colorado River outlook, states plan to tap their Lake Mead savings accounts
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Amid dire Colorado River outlook, states plan to tap their Lake Mead savings accounts

This year and next, Arizona and California intend to draw on water they banked in the big reservoir, even as water levels drop.

Colorado River Indian tribes take another step toward marketing valuable water in Arizona
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Colorado River Indian tribes take another step toward marketing valuable water in Arizona

The tribes unveiled draft legislation to allow their water to be leased to users in Arizona off the reservation or stored underground.

Thirsty future for American West as "Megadrought" grips some of the fastest-growing U.S. cities
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Thirsty future for American West as "Megadrought" grips some of the fastest-growing U.S. cities

In the midst of an historic drought, the twin concerns of rapid growth and dwindling water supply have grown increasingly urgent across the Western U.S.
Drought prompts cities to stock up on CAP water
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Drought prompts cities to stock up on CAP water

Before a natural disaster hits, what do you do? You run to the store and load up on food, water, and batteries, of course.
After delays, squabbles, Arizona drought plan for Colorado River back on track
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After delays, squabbles, Arizona drought plan for Colorado River back on track

The plan would step up requirements for cuts in water deliveries to Arizona, Nevada and eventually California as Lake Mead drops.
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