The Biden-Harris administration has allocated $63.4 million for Colorado River water conservation funding to tackle the ongoing drought. This investment supports various initiatives aimed at...
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Advanced Water Purification: Arizona’s answer to water scarcity
Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality introduces the Advanced Water Purification program to recycle water into drinkable water to combat scarcity, with Phoenix leading in implementation.
Water right settlements: $33.4 million allocated to AZ tribes
Arizona tribes allocated $33.4M from a bipartisan law led by Senators Sinema and Kelly for Indian water rights settlements.
From efforts to establish an AMA in the Upper San Pedro River basin to regulating groundwater throughout the state, rural Arizonan water users face increasing scrutiny.
Arizona's Attorney General calls for increased rural groundwater regulation, citing concerns over AMA oversight, water rights transfers, and well-drilling.
$312 million water rights settlement reached with Hualapai Tribe
The Hualapai Tribe in Arizona celebrated a $312 million water rights settlement with federal officials on Thursday, aiming to secure water access and foster economic growth.