Arizona Senate Bill 1221 sparks debate by creating a new water management system for rural areas, drawing support from agricultural groups and opposition from environmental organizations.
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Informal public meeting set for Gila Bend AMA in rural Arizona
Arizona's Department of Water Resources is considering designating the Gila Bend Groundwater Basin as an active management area, the first of such an action since 1980.
Arizona's Attorney General calls for increased rural groundwater regulation, citing concerns over AMA oversight, water rights transfers, and well-drilling.
The Douglas AMA, created by voters' initiative, survives a repeal attempt as officials reject a proposal due to legal irregularities in its filing.
Developers in Arizona are facing rising challenges to demonstrate an assured water supply for potential home buyers.
One of two groundwater-related initiatives approved in Arizona
At least one of two ballot initiatives to regulate rural groundwater in southern Arizona may have passed. If passed, an "active management area" will be created in the Douglas Basin which will...