The Buzz: A strong monsoon brings road closures and floods
Why does some infrastructure get overwhelmed by above-average summer rain?
Sweetwater Wetlands
The Sweetwater Wetlands is a public park, birding hotspot - and part of Tucson’s reclaimed water system.
We should go where the water is
Arizona’s economy runs on growth. But as the state is forced to make cuts in its water usage, it will have to reconsider what the housing developments built to accommodate that growth look like and even how many more people it can realistically handle.
The Buzz: How will more Colorado River water cuts affect Southern Arizona?
Tucson's rights means municipal users aren't likely to feel the pinch, but the same can't be said for agriculture.
Tucson keeps same water order despite drought
Kozachick urged council to "lead by example" and cut water order.
No firm new deadline for Colorado River basin states’ conservation plans
The seven states that rely on the river blew past an August 16 deadline without a plan to conserve 2 to 4 million acre-feet of water.
The water diplomats
Many communities along the U.S.-Mexico border share aquifers, and that works better for some states and cities than others. In this collaboration with the Texas Water Resources Institute, we compare how those relationships work in Texas and Arizona.
Tucson Water plans for future
The utility held a town hall after Colorado River cuts announced.
Colorado River states fail to meet federal deadline on restricting water use
Arizona will lose 21% of its Colorado River allotment next year.
More water cuts coming to Arizona
The federal Bureau of Reclamation has announced how much Colorado River water the state will give up.
The Southwest is running out of fresh water. Could the ocean provide a cure?
Arizona and other states are looking at the use of desalination plants.
Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use
New cuts are expected on Tuesday.
Tribes in the Colorado River basin say they're 'in the dark' as states discuss water conservation
The complaint comes as Colorado River water users are trying to come up with a new sharing plan.
Strong sense of place
Tucson made big changes that had big impacts on its water consumption.
The water came back
Poor water practices made the Santa Cruz River practically disappear, but new efforts have some water flowing again. And when there’s water in the desert, life follows quickly.
