Arizona’s soggy fall lifts Lake Powell 17 feet off record low
Lake Mead is up 2 feet too, but a University of Arizona expert warns years of drought ‘can’t just be erased in a couple of weeks.’
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Homebuyers Asking About Water as Arizona Braces for Colorado River Cuts
A Valley water leader told Phoenix Realtors that cities have multiple supplies but must avoid any ‘perception that any tap will go dry.’
Colorado’s Glaciers Thinned Sharply in 2026 After Record-Low Snow and Record Heat, Study Finds
Andrews Glacier lost more than 12 feet of thickness in one year, and St. Mary’s Glacier melted away entirely in September.
Rare October Rise for Lake Powell and Lake Mead After Heavy Rain, but Long-Term Outlook Stays Grim
Lake Powell has climbed nearly 11 feet since its Sept. 15 record low; Lake Mead is up 11 inches since last week.
Interior Secretary Burgum Warns Arizona’s Colorado River Lawsuit Could Backfire; Stanton Defends It
Burgum says the state’s junior water rights make a court fight risky. Rep. Greg Stanton says Arizona can’t accept ‘cuts upon cuts.’
Scottsdale Braces for a 17% Cut in Colorado River Water, but Taps Won’t Feel It Yet
The city isn’t using its full allocation, but council members warn new water sources could push rates higher.
Arizona Joins Nevada Lawsuit Challenging Federal Colorado River Water Cuts
ADWR Director Tom Buschatzke says new Bureau of Reclamation rules ignore the Law of the River and threaten devastating cuts for Arizona users.
Data Centers Collide With Colorado River Cuts as Arizona Eyes Nearly One-Third Less Water
Mayes warned at a Mesa town hall that planned AI facilities could drive a huge jump in cooling water just as Arizona faces major Colorado River reductions.
Feely breaks with Trump administration on water in CD1 debate with Shah
The Congressional District 1 rivals clashed on data centers but both promised to fight Colorado River cuts.
Scottsdale Moves Toward Tougher Rules, Penalties for New Large Water Users
New users of more than 100,000 gallons a day would need conservation plans, with council approval required above 500,000 gallons.