Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Colorado River water access agreement ends in 2026
Farmers are working with politicians to ensure enough water is getting to farms before a Colorado River water distribution agreement expires in 2026.
Farmers are working with politicians to ensure enough water is getting to farms before a Colorado River water distribution agreement expires in 2026.
Fondomonte: Arizona AG Kris Mayes suing company over groundwater pumping
Arizona's Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia company for allegedly pumping "extraordinary amounts of groundwater" in La Paz County.
Arizona's Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia company for allegedly pumping "extraordinary amounts of groundwater" in La Paz County.
AZ AG sues Fondomonte over groundwater usage
The Arizona Attorney General's Office allege that Fondomonte, which is the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia-based company, pumped groundwater in western Arizona at a level that violates the state's public nuisance law.
The Arizona Attorney General's Office allege that Fondomonte, which is the subsidiary of a Saudi Arabia-based company, pumped groundwater in western Arizona at a level that violates the state's public nuisance law.
Flood, drought causing Christmas tree shortage
Christmas tree farms in the East Coast are dealing with shortages this holiday season, as an ongoing drought in parts of the country, along with other severe weather events, take their toll.
Christmas tree farms in the East Coast are dealing with shortages this holiday season, as an ongoing drought in parts of the country, along with other severe weather events, take their toll.
Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026
In 2026, legal agreements that apportion the river will expire. That means that, amid the effects of climate change and more than 20 years of drought, river stakeholders and the federal government have just months to agree what to do.
In 2026, legal agreements that apportion the river will expire. That means that, amid the effects of climate change and more than 20 years of drought, river stakeholders and the federal government have just months to agree what to do.
City of Phoenix launches grass removal program
Homeowners in Phoenix can now be paid by the city to remove their grass lawns. Under the program, approved homeowners can get two dollar per square foot of grass removed, and replaced with drought-tolerant landscaping.
Homeowners in Phoenix can now be paid by the city to remove their grass lawns. Under the program, approved homeowners can get two dollar per square foot of grass removed, and replaced with drought-tolerant landscaping.
How to keep your pool clean and save water
This might inspire you to take another look at your pool filter, especially as our state battles a drought. Cleaning your pool may be wasting thousands of gallons of water, but there are ways to cut down on waste. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
This might inspire you to take another look at your pool filter, especially as our state battles a drought. Cleaning your pool may be wasting thousands of gallons of water, but there are ways to cut down on waste. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
US Interior Department cuts Arizona's Colorado River water intake by 18%, Nevada and Mexico also receive cuts
The federal government announced water cuts to Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. Arizona's 18% cut is by far the highest percentage of the three.
The federal government announced water cuts to Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. Arizona's 18% cut is by far the highest percentage of the three.
As Arizona, other Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West.
The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West.
Colorado River water cuts expected this month
The federal government is expected to soon announce Colorado River water cuts, and the decision will impact more than 40 million people across the Southwest.
The federal government is expected to soon announce Colorado River water cuts, and the decision will impact more than 40 million people across the Southwest.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Monday that would authorize a water rights settlement with three Native American tribes in the Southwest, providing more certainty for the arid region.
Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Monday that would authorize a water rights settlement with three Native American tribes in the Southwest, providing more certainty for the arid region.
Water-rich Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes its political muscles in a drying West
Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community is becoming one of the major power players in the distribution of water rights across the Colorado River basin.
Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community is becoming one of the major power players in the distribution of water rights across the Colorado River basin.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Navajo President Buu Nygren signed legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supplies from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes — as well as more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Navajo President Buu Nygren signed legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supplies from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes — as well as more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress would ensure water for two other Native American tribes in a state that has been forced to cut back on water use.
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress would ensure water for two other Native American tribes in a state that has been forced to cut back on water use.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress took a significant step forward with introduction in the Navajo Nation Council.
A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress took a significant step forward with introduction in the Navajo Nation Council.
Arizona's drought: Breaking down the numbers
Arizona's ongoing drought means a higher risk of wildfires. But, at least we're in better shape now than before. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has new numbers on our drought.
Arizona's ongoing drought means a higher risk of wildfires. But, at least we're in better shape now than before. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has new numbers on our drought.
Glen Canyon Dam plumbing problems bring new threat to Colorado River system
Plumbing problems at the dam holding back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S. are spurring concerns about future water delivery issues to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River.
Plumbing problems at the dam holding back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S. are spurring concerns about future water delivery issues to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River.
Wet winter means SRP reservoirs are mostly full
At around this time in 2023, we were reporting on flooded streets in the Phoenix area, because water needed to be released from lakes that were, in some cases, overcapacity. This year, however, the story is slightly different.
At around this time in 2023, we were reporting on flooded streets in the Phoenix area, because water needed to be released from lakes that were, in some cases, overcapacity. This year, however, the story is slightly different.
A Saudi business is leaving Arizona valley after it was targeted by the state over groundwater use
The Arizona governor’s office said the State Land Department decided not to renew the leases the company had in Butler Valley due to the "excessive amounts of water being pumped from the land — free of charge."
The Arizona governor’s office said the State Land Department decided not to renew the leases the company had in Butler Valley due to the "excessive amounts of water being pumped from the land — free of charge."