water rights

Gov. Katie Hobbs says the state is challenging potential federal water cuts that could reduce supplies to Arizona and other Lower Basin states.

Yuma lawmakers from districts 23 and 25 discussed local issues, policy priorities and the upcoming legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.

Republicans in Arizona Legislature welcome federal legislation introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs they say would speed up new water projects.

In an interview with KAWC, Tom Buschatzke, director at the Arizona Department of Water Resources, says Yuma water leaders continue to be at the negotiating table.

On this week's Arizona Edition, remembering when Dolly Parton sang in Yuma, the state's top water official on negotiations and a close look at school vouchers.

The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS on Friday.

Since 1951, the Fetchers have tracked how long the snow stays on their meadows by marking the date in a little red journal. The data shows the snow is melting sooner in the valley.

The latest projections for the Colorado River are out, and they paint a picture of more dry conditions and dropping reservoirs.

Arizona is one of the driest states in the nation and conservationists say a proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency could further complicate the state's dire water situation. Comments from Elise Ketcham, communications director, Arizona Wildlife Federation.

Backed by elected officials from rural areas, Democratic lawmakers unveiled what they hope will be a plan to finally provide some protections against their groundwater drying up.