Arizona

Dwindling groundwater, ever-deeper wells could spell trouble for Arizonans

Araceli Silva moved to her colonia near Yuma decades ago 27 years ago. She’s struggled with her wells, which have…

5 years ago

What drought? These states are gearing up to draw more water from the Colorado.

Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Wyoming wants to modify the Fontenelle Dam so it can use an extra 80,000…

6 years ago

Arizona’s Water Supplies

Over the last decade and a half, the Southwest has experienced significant drought conditions. These conditions can lead to changes…

6 years ago

New Estimate Finds Less Fresh Groundwater in U.S. Than Previously Assumed

Photo: Well drillers for Hydro Resources drill a well near Sublette, Kansas. Photo © Brian Lehmann / Circle of Blue…

6 years ago

Gila River Indian Community Approves Major Deal to Provide Water to CAP

Photo: Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community. Gage Skidmore/Flickr In a major step forward for Arizona's…

6 years ago