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Only 3% of Arizona's rain, snow ends up in our groundwater supply
Environment

Only 3% of Arizona's rain, snow ends up in our groundwater supply

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated Jun 21, 2026

A new Arizona water report says only about 3% of the state’s precipitation reaches groundwater aquifers. Researchers recommend expanding stormwater capture, recharge projects and forest management efforts to help offset water losses driven by drought and climate change.

Judge halts new Arizona groundwater-saving program
Government-politics

Judge halts new Arizona groundwater-saving program

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated Jun 12, 2026

Judge Scott Blaney's ruling Tuesday marked the second time in t wo months he has overturned efforts by the Arizona Department of Water Resources to 

Tucson, Phoenix create water-sharing plan as Colorado River shrinks
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Tucson, Phoenix create water-sharing plan as Colorado River shrinks

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated Jun 17, 2026

For Star subscribers: Tucson and Phoenix have a plan in which city with more water than it needs at the moment can share it.

Groups seek $2 billion for Colorado River water conservation
Environment

Groups seek $2 billion for Colorado River water conservation

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated Jun 17, 2026

Nearly 75 groups and other entities representing a wide range of interests want Congress to pony up at least $2 billion to invest in water con…

Arizona could be hurt by cutbacks in Colorado River water releases
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Arizona could be hurt by cutbacks in Colorado River water releases

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated May 4, 2026

While it's clear Lake Mead will get less water from Lake Powell this year, it's not clear how that cut will affect how much water Arizona and …

Federal actions could trigger Colorado river litigation
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Federal actions could trigger Colorado river litigation

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated May 3, 2026

The federal government's move to slash releases of Colorado River water from Lake Powell to Lake Mead takes the region one step closer to liti…

National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis
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National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

  • Alphecca Muttardy and Don Siefkes Special to the Arizona Daily Star
  • May 2, 2026

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

Small Arizona town saves water to prevent summer shortages
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Small Arizona town saves water to prevent summer shortages

  • Clara Migoya Arizona Republic
  • Updated Jun 26, 2026

Kearny faces its biggest water crisis since it was founded in 1958 about 75 miles north of Tucson. 

Lake Mead's drops raise prospect of unaffordable Hoover Dam electricity
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Lake Mead's drops raise prospect of unaffordable Hoover Dam electricity

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated May 1, 2026

For generations, the presence of Hoover Dam and its massive power plant routinely translated into cheap electricity for cities, farmers, irrig…

U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn
Environment

U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

  • Tony Davis
  • Updated Apr 30, 2026

The goal is to prevent Lake Powell from falling so low that Glen Canyon Dam would no longer be able to generate electricity.

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