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ADWR News Article Archive
Published: October 11, 2017
Inspectors hit 100-percent mark for inspections for first time ever
Published: October 4, 2017
This commentary first appeared in a special section on water policy published on Sept 29 by the AZ Capitol Times and is re-published here with their permission.
Published: September 27, 2017
“Minute 323” commits two nations to water-conservation efforts at Lake Mead
Published: September 22, 2017
Drought and population growth contribute to the well-water crisis in northern Valley foothills, but at the heart of it is the region’s hydrology
Published: September 12, 2017
Agreement delivers greater certainty for Arizona water users and economic opportunities for the Hualapai Tribe
Published: September 8, 2017
Wide variety of agencies and communities join to kick off innovative “Water Loss Control Pilot Project”
Published: August 30, 2017
Atmospherically speaking, everything is tied to everything else
Published: August 25, 2017
Bureau of Reclamation’s annual August projections foresee improving hydrology at Lake Mead, but trouble down the road
Published: August 17, 2017
Conservation efforts adding 14 feet of water at the great reservoir have made the difference
Published: August 11, 2017
Need for reform includes assuring Arizona’s Colorado River allocation is never sold to out-of-state interests
Published: August 3, 2017
ADWR director testifies on Capitol Hill on Arizona's readiness for extended drought
Published: July 27, 2017
Satellite-based tech employed by Arizona Water Resources has found more than 3,400 square miles of land subsidence in the state
Published: July 19, 2017
The five participants in a historic effort to help stabilize Lake Mead water levels made their agreement formal at a signing ceremony on July 14
Published: July 3, 2017
Water-policy expert praised for knowledge of Colorado River issues
Published: June 22, 2017
It's not just the electric bill going up in the heat
Published: June 14, 2017
Phx City Council approved an agreement with tribal, state, federal & philanthropic leaders to help protect the Colorado River & the water levels in Lake Mead
Published: June 14, 2017
The Bureau of Reclamation now is predicting that Colorado River releases from Lake Powell into Lake Mead will be lower than anticipated in March of this year
Published: June 7, 2017
Soothing, cooing Baby Juniper a big positive for office morale
Published: June 6, 2017
On May 14 our long-time friend and co-worker, Evelyn Erlandsen, passed away following a long, courageous fight with cancer
Published: June 1, 2017
Approved by AZ State Legislature & signed by Gov. Ducey, elected leaders have demonstrated a strong commitment to the management of water resources in the SW