Water

One year after launching a pilot program offering chilled water to the public, Phoenix is planning an expansion.

Laguna la Cruz on the Gulf of California coast in Sonora, Mexico, is an important stopover point for many migratory species. Fishermen, biologists and environmentalists hope gaining a statewide protected status will prevent future degradation.

Sonora’s Plan Hídrico relies on state and federal funds totaling around $800 million for construction projects like building new wells.

Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are asking the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure projects for Colorado River preservation will still get the money.

Commentator Herb Paine argues that for too long, we've operated under the illusion that growth is limitless and resources are infinite. But, he says, nature is not negotiable.

Major infrastructure projects in Phoenix are in limbo after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop disbursing funds.

University of Arizona researchers say vegetable farmers are more concentrated in Yuma County than car manufacturing is around Detroit. According to their new study, Yuma agriculture and associated businesses contributed $4.4 billion in economic activity to Arizona in 2022.

Chandler is working to address future water needs. City officials want to be prepared in case of long-term shortages.

A lawsuit has prevented some Arizona ranchers from using wells due to water rights claimed by the Gila River Indian Community.

One of the West’s top water officials was pushed to resign by the Trump administration. Anne Castle was appointed to serve as federal representative to the Upper Colorado River Commission by the Biden administration in 2022.