Navajo, Hopi likely to be back in court on water rights

Navajo lawmakers have rejected a settlement that recognizes the tribe's rights to water from the Little Colorado River basin.

Less snowfall leads to little water run-off

This past winter may not have been the driest in Valley history but it was in the top twenty. Salt River Project says the La Niña weather pattern meant little snowfall in the mountains and light runoff for the lakes and rivers.

U.S. Supreme Court justice again denies Tombstone on water issue

A second U.S. Supreme Court justice has denied a request by the town of Tombstone to use heavy equipment to restore its water system.

Tombstone loses a water rights battle in court

A federal judge has denied the City of Tombstone an emergency request to repair its water system in the Huachuca Mountains. The 130-year old system was badly damaged by floods and wildfires last year.

Glen Canyon water operations to be reviewed

Federal officials say they've come up with some proposals on how to manage the flow of water at Glen Canyon Dam.

Saguaro National Park bans sale of drinks in plastic bottles

Saguaro National Park in Tucson has banned the sale of disposable bottled soda or water from vending machines.

Post Wallow Fire: Cattle may not Graze in Forest

Ranchers who lease forest land may not be allowed to graze cattle in areas burned by the largest fire in Arizona’s history.  As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports in our series on the aftermath of t

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