Arizona cities dealing with water issues as megadrought continues: here's what you need to know
Officials with the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale have begun some stages of drought protocols.
Arizona drought: New data shows improvement, SRP reports good snowpack levels
Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows improved drought condition throughout Arizona, when compared to February 2022, but does this mean Arizona's water crisis is over? Experts say not so fast.
Ditch grass, get cash: Mesa offers $1K cash incentive for xeriscaping
Mesa residents who switch from grass yards to xeriscape, or desert-friendly landscaping, can get up to $1,100 - the highest cash incentive program of this kind in the Valley.
Southwest drought & fentanyl dangers, myths
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're hearing from Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute For Public Policy about the role California plays in water rights in the southwest as states are seeing historic drought numbers, including Arizona. Dr. Daniel Brooks from the Banner Poison Control Center is talking about the dangers of fentanyl and the myths surrounding coming into contact with the drug.
Water Crisis: California submits competing water-saving plan after Arizona, 5 other states submitted theirs
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have until the end of the month to come up with a plan for drastic water cuts on top of the cutbacks residents have already seen.
Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
Recent snowfalls may slow water level decline at Lake Mead
Forecasters now expect Lake Mead to finish this year around 1,027 feet elevation, about 19 feet lower than its current level.
Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River water cut talks: AP report
The documents span the June-to-August window the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave states to reach consensus on water cuts for a system that supplies 40 million people annually — or have the federal government force them.
Down to the wire: Deadline approaches for Arizona, other states to come up with water cuts plan
Arizona, along with six other states that draw water from the Colorado River, have until the end of the month to come up with a plan for drastic water cuts, on top of existing cuts. If no agreement is made, an agreement will be made for the states. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Scottsdale won't have to share water with Rio Verde residents, judge rules
An Arizona judge ruled that Rio Verde Foothills residents have not showed that Scottsdale caused them irreparable harm and said the community can obtain their water elsewhere.
Rio Verde residents sue Scottsdale to restore water access amid drought
Rio Verde Foothills residents sued Scottsdale last week, demanding that access to the city’s water supply be restored to some 500 homes in the community.
Why atmospheric rivers could become more frequent as world transitions out of La Niña
The climate patterns created by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could allow for more heavy rain events to impact California.
Are recent winter storms helping with Arizona's drought conditions?
Recent winter storms are helping with the state's drought conditions, according to experts, but as far as long-term drought conditions are concerned, that's a different story.
Are drought conditions improving in Arizona?
One year ago, the entire state was labeled as being under drought, with the northwestern part of Arizona suffering from extreme drought.
What does all this rain in California mean for the wine?
A winery proprietor said, "let's keep it coming," when talking about the historic atmospheric river-fueled parade of storms slamming the Golden State.
Miles of San Carlos Reservoir being paved to prevent 'terrible losses through seepage'
Crews are nearing the end of a 12-mile trek to pave the San Carlos Reservoir to prevent water loss. "We have terrible losses through seepage."
Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona
Congress approved the bills late last year.
Rio Verde Foothills residents to lose water access Jan. 1: 'Water is our lifeblood'
For about a year, the city of Scottsdale has been hauling water to Rio Verde Foothills, but they've decided to stop because of the ongoing drought.
Coolidge Dam records highest water level in 5 years, a relief for Arizona farmers
Six months ago, Caywood Farms in Casa Grande was dusty, dry and brown. Now it's wet, muddy and most importantly - it's green.
Water bills for tribes in Arizona to head to President Biden
The U.S. House approved the legislation on Dec. 22, just a few days after the U.S. Senate did.