Arizona Water News

Chandler water issues 2025: Mayor concerned about RWCD...
Serena O'Sullivan

Chandler accuses Roosevelt Water Conservation District of failing to honor agreement

Chandler water issues are a huge concern for Mayor Kevin Hartke. That's why he's concerned about the Roosevelt Water Conservation District.
7 days ago
Rural Groundwater Management Act...
Danny Shapiro

Proposed legislation aims to create Rural Groundwater Management Act

Gov. Katie Hobbs has called on the Arizona Legislature to pass a bill that would create a Rural Groundwater Management Act (RGMA) to protect five basins across the state.
11 days ago
Arizona water supply investment of $60.3M announced by Hobbs...
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona governor announces water protection investment of over $60 million

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced a water protection investment of $60.3 million on Tuesday. She hopes the money will bolster the Arizona water supply.
13 days ago
Colorado River Basin restoration project to begin soon...
Damon Allred

Arizona GFD, partners awarded nearly $25 million for Colorado River Basin restoration

The Arizona Game and Fish Department received a $24.5 million award to be used for restoration efforts within the Colorado River Basin.
16 days ago
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen looks on as Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her first State of t...
Kevin Stone

Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.
29 days ago
A water truck pulls into a road next to a Central Arizona Project canal near the Fondomonte farm in...
Kevin Stone

Arizona AG sues Saudi-owned farm for allegedly overpumping La Paz County groundwater

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday she is suing a Saudi-owned farm for pumping so much groundwater that it's harming the surrounding community.
2 months ago
Mesa mayor election 2024 Mark Freeman...
Serena O'Sullivan

Mesa mayor-elect outlines details of water sustainability plans

The winner of the 2024 Mesa mayor election, Mark Freeman, said his extensive experience on water policy will help him in his future role.
3 months ago
Rural Arizona groundwater pumping...
Associated Press

Hobbs, water officials attempting to regulate rural Arizona groundwater pumping

Gov. Katie Hobbs and water officials are attempting to regulate rural Arizona groundwater pumping that is being drawn down through agricultural use.
4 months ago
Tolleson wastewater plant...
Roxanne De La Rosa

Tolleson settles with EPA after its wastewater plant failed a 2022 inspection

Tolleson is working to clean up violations stemming from a 2022 inspection at its wastewater plant facility.
4 months ago
Mesa homeowners landscape design for water conservation...
Serena O'Sullivan

SRP expands Mesa program that pays residents to replace grass yards with xeriscape

Mesa homeowners who switch up their landscape design for water conservation purposes could be eligible for a variety of financial incentives.
5 months ago
Grand Canyon South Rim hotels are set to reopen Sept. 5, 2024....
Danny Shapiro

Grand Canyon South Rim hotels to reopen Thursday following water pipeline repairs

Grand Canyon South Rim hotels are set to reopen Thursday after repairs were completed on a water pipeline that had several breaks.
5 months ago
The Colorado River in the upper River Basin is seen, May 29, 2021, in Lees Ferry. The U.S. governme...
Associated Press

Arizona will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River, the federal government announced.
6 months ago
Arizona Indian water settlement agreement...
Serena O'Sullivan

Leaders of 3 Arizona tribes sign water rights settlement agreement

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Settlement Agreement was signed on Wednesday, according to the Hopi Tribe.
7 months ago
Grand Canyon National Park to undergo water conservation...
Bailey Leasure

Grand Canyon National Park to undergo water conservation following waterline failure

Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory water conservation following a failure at the Trans Canyon Waterline.
7 months ago
Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes political muscles in drying West...
Associated Press

Water-rich Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes its political muscles in a drying West

Stephen Roe Lewis has leveraged the Gila River tribe's water abundance to help Arizona, making his tribe a power player in the parched region.
8 months ago
Two water workers in a sewer...
KTAR.com

Gateway Community College, Surprise partner to create scholarships for water-related careers

Earlier this month, Surprise and Gateway Community College entered a partnership that will enable the institution to offer scholarships for students headed toward a water-related career.
8 months ago
arizona water conservation...
Nick Borgia

Arizona to invest $8.5 million for water conservation project

Arizona senators announced that $8.5 million will be invested in Arizona to continue a feasibility study related to water conservation.
8 months ago
Harkins Theater in Scottsdale to host Q&A with attorney general...
Serena O'Sullivan

AG Mayes to give Q&A after documentary on global water conspiracy in Scottsdale

A Harkins Theater in Scottsdale will host a Q&A with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes after a 7 p.m. showing of "The Grab," a documentary.
8 months ago
Lightning strikes during a monsoon storm on July 21, 2022, near Mayer, Arizona. The Arizona monsoon...
Kevin Stone

Here’s what you need to know about official start of Arizona monsoon season

Saturday is the first official day of the Arizona monsoon season. Here's what you can expect to see over the coming weeks.
8 months ago
Salt River Project has been approved to hold water for longer at Roosevelt Dam east of metro Phoeni...
Danny Shapiro

SRP allowed to hold water longer at Roosevelt Dam in Arizona during high runoff seasons

Salt River Project has been approved to hold water for longer at Roosevelt Dam east of metro Phoenix during high runoff seasons.
8 months ago
Aging Arizona infrastructure projects get $12.5M for revitalization...
KTAR.com

Arizona senators excited for influx of $12.5M in funds for aging water infrastructure projects

Three aging Arizona infrastructure projects are getting almost $12.5 million in funding to modernize water system and boost water security.
8 months ago
New Arizona water infrastructure projects kicked off on Monday...
Serena O'Sullivan

$19M in federally funded water infrastructure projects set to begin in Arizona

Congressman Greg Stanton, a military leader and several Arizona mayors will sign new Arizona water infrastructure projects on Monday.
8 months ago
Arizona to receive funding for water infrastructure projects....
KTAR.com

Arizona receives $12.5M for 3 water infrastructure projects

Arizona will receive over $12 million in federal funding to support three water infrastructure projects.
9 months ago
Memorial Day weekend safety tips to follow when in water...
Balin Overstolz McNair

Maricopa County leaders, agencies come together to reduce lake drownings

Since many Arizonans will visit Lake Pleasant soon, authorities shared several Memorial Day weekend safety tips to follow when near water.
9 months ago