KTAR News: Water Watch
KTAR News is dedicated to covering stories about Arizona's water supply and how the Colorado River shortage impacts all facets of life. The Water Watch series examines how water is necessary for energy generation, advanced manufacturing, housing development and continuing our way of life in the desert.
Tuesday, November 3
Monday, November 2
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October rains lift water levels at lakes Powell and Mead
Arizona’s wet October gave Lake Powell and Lake Mead a welcome boost—but an expert warns we’re not out of the woods yet. 🌧️ Lake Powell…
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Friday, October 23
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AMWUA leader briefs Realtors on water shortage
Arizona’s water challenges don’t mean residents need to leave the state. That was the message Warren Tenney, executive director of the Arizona Municipal Water Users…
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Wednesday, October 21
Monday, October 19
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Mormon Flat Dam: A Tour of SRP’s Maintenance Work
Salt River Project offers a glimpse of its maintenance work at Mormon Flat Dam near Apache Junction in the Tonto National Forest. SRP relies on…
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Monday, October 12
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Arizona Cotton Growers Association honoree highlights agriculture’s water conservation efforts
State Senator Tim Dunn received the Arizona Cotton Growers Association’s 2026 J.S. Francis, Jr. Distinguished Public Service Award. Dunn says he encourages his colleagues in…
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Arizona Cotton Growers Association honoree highlights agriculture’s water conservation efforts
State Senator Tim Dunn received the Arizona Cotton Growers Association’s 2026 J.S. Francis, Jr. Distinguished Public Service Award. Dunn says he encourages his colleagues in…
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Tuesday, September 29
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Roadless Rule repeal could open 1.2 million acres of Arizona forests to development
About 1.2 million acres of national forest land in Arizona could be at risk of development if the Trump administration repeals the Roadless Rule. Alicia…
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Friday, September 25
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Amazon launches collaborative initiative to raise money for the Colorado River basin
Amazon has launched the Colorado River Basin Collaborative to fund water projects across the basin and is encouraging other organizations to join. The goal is…
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Monday, September 21
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Peoria moves to secure long-term water storage credits from Harquahala Valley
As Colorado River water cuts loom, the City of Peoria is moving to shore up its supply. The Peoria City Council has approved a $104…
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