Governor Hobbs takes Colorado River helicopter tour, urging upper basin states to take water cuts
As negotiations over the Colorado River allocation heat up, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs urges other states to take more cuts during a helicopter tour.
Arizona's fight for Colorado River water ramps up
Arizona is one of several states in the lower basin of the Colorado River fighting for rights to secure its water supply as negotiations heat up. Governor Katie Hobbs joins FOX 10's Steve Nielsen on a helicopter tour of the river.
Touring SRP's water storage around Arizona
FOX 10's John Hook took an aerial tour of lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're looking at the current water levels in these lakes and dams to see if they support the idea that Arizona is experiencing a water crisis.
Take a tour with SRP to see the reality of Arizona's water storage
FOX 10's John Hook got a bird's eye view of several lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're checking out how full the lakes and dams are, and if they align with the idea that Arizona is in a water crisis.
SRP Chief Water Exec on Arizona water | Newsmaker
Is Arizona in water crisis? While some will lead you to believe so, SRP Chief Water Executive Leslie Meyers says we might be in better shape than you might think. She joins John Hook on this week's Newsmaker.
How to be water smart and still have a green lawn
It's that time of the year again, as winter rye grass dies off in the Valley, and Bermuda summer grass starts to pop. With water conservation on the top of many people's minds in the state, FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on what people can do to be water smart, while still having a lush, green lawn.
SRP scientists studying water flow as a way to measure Lake Roosevelt water level
A dry winter season means that reservoir levels have dropped, but that's not stopping SRP scientists from using new tools to travel water levels, and prepare for the months and years ahead.
SRP using new tool to measure water levels
A rather dry winter season means that reservoir levels are much lower than they have been in recent years, but that's not stopping SRP scientists from using new tools to measure water levels, and prepare for the months and years ahead. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Colorado River water access agreement ends in 2026
Farmers are working with politicians to ensure enough water is getting to farms before a Colorado River water distribution agreement expires in 2026.
Fondomonte: Arizona AG Kris Mayes suing company over groundwater pumping
Arizona's Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia company for allegedly pumping "extraordinary amounts of groundwater" in La Paz County.
AZ AG sues Fondomonte over groundwater usage
The Arizona Attorney General's Office allege that Fondomonte, which is the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia-based company, pumped groundwater in western Arizona at a level that violates the state's public nuisance law.
Flood, drought causing Christmas tree shortage
Christmas tree farms in the East Coast are dealing with shortages this holiday season, as an ongoing drought in parts of the country, along with other severe weather events, take their toll.
Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026
In 2026, legal agreements that apportion the river will expire. That means that, amid the effects of climate change and more than 20 years of drought, river stakeholders and the federal government have just months to agree what to do.
City of Phoenix launches grass removal program
Homeowners in Phoenix can now be paid by the city to remove their grass lawns. Under the program, approved homeowners can get two dollar per square foot of grass removed, and replaced with drought-tolerant landscaping.
How to keep your pool clean and save water
This might inspire you to take another look at your pool filter, especially as our state battles a drought. Cleaning your pool may be wasting thousands of gallons of water, but there are ways to cut down on waste. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
US Interior Department cuts Arizona's Colorado River water intake by 18%, Nevada and Mexico also receive cuts
The federal government announced water cuts to Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. Arizona's 18% cut is by far the highest percentage of the three.
As Arizona, other Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West.
Colorado River water cuts expected this month
The federal government is expected to soon announce Colorado River water cuts, and the decision will impact more than 40 million people across the Southwest.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Monday that would authorize a water rights settlement with three Native American tribes in the Southwest, providing more certainty for the arid region.