NASA data shows Arizona lost groundwater equal to Lake Mead’s capacity, driven by drought and farming. Some areas benefit from management zones.
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Arizona’s bipartisan ag-to-urban law allows developers to use water from retired farmland to meet housing demand while conserving groundwater. Some rural leaders worry their water needs were left...
Agua Caliente Tribe reaches historic water rights settlement
The Agua Caliente Tribe has reached a historic water settlement confirming groundwater rights and securing $500M in federal funding, pending Congressional approval.
The 2025 Western Groundwater Congress seeks abstracts on groundwater innovation, policy, and community for its October event in San Diego.
Arizona lawmakers introduce the Rural Groundwater Management Act to protect groundwater in five basins, aiming to prevent over-extraction and ensure local water control.
Arizona officials boost water priorities, focusing on mine cleanup, water infrastructure, and groundwater protection across the state.