Good news for Lake Powell as snowpack continues to melt
Water levels on Lake Powell are rising thanks to the heavy snowpack in the Colorado Rockies, and currently, water levels are at 3,525 feet – up three feet compared to last year.
Water levels on Lake Powell are rising thanks to the heavy snowpack in the Colorado Rockies, and currently, water levels are at 3,525 feet – up three feet compared to last year.
As water crisis persists, San Diego looks at treated wastewater as a drinking water source
While San Diego is relying on desalination to turn saltwater into freshwater for a portion of its water needs, the city is also looking at treated wastewater as another water source. Officials say education is key on this issue, as some do not find treated wastewater to be a palatable idea.
While San Diego is relying on desalination to turn saltwater into freshwater for a portion of its water needs, the city is also looking at treated wastewater as another water source. Officials say education is key on this issue, as some do not find treated wastewater to be a palatable idea.
Photos: 'Exceptional' drought reveals ancient Spanish village
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
Saudi-owned farm's water use in Arizona under scrutiny
Worsening drought has focused new attention on the Saudi-owned dairy company and whether Arizona should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources.
Worsening drought has focused new attention on the Saudi-owned dairy company and whether Arizona should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources.
Water drilling permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked
The company, Fondomonte Arizona LLC, uses sprinklers to grow alfalfa in La Paz County and exports it to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia. It does not pay for the water it uses.
The company, Fondomonte Arizona LLC, uses sprinklers to grow alfalfa in La Paz County and exports it to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia. It does not pay for the water it uses.
Arizona well-drilling permits for Saudi-based company revoked
A pair of well-drilling permits for Fondomonte Farm has been revoked. The company has unlimited access to Arizona's groundwater, which they used to grow alfalfa that is then shipped back to the Middle East. Residents in La Paz County are complaining that local wells are drying up.
A pair of well-drilling permits for Fondomonte Farm has been revoked. The company has unlimited access to Arizona's groundwater, which they used to grow alfalfa that is then shipped back to the Middle East. Residents in La Paz County are complaining that local wells are drying up.
Cloud seeding gaining traction amid Rocky Mountain drought
A technique to get clouds to produce more snow is being used more as the Rocky Mountain region struggles with a two-decade drought. Cloud seeding involves using planes and ground-based equipment to put silver iodide into clouds when weather conditions are right.
A technique to get clouds to produce more snow is being used more as the Rocky Mountain region struggles with a two-decade drought. Cloud seeding involves using planes and ground-based equipment to put silver iodide into clouds when weather conditions are right.
Lake Mead to get more water from Lake Powell due to high snow pack
From drying up and dying out to a new lease on life: there's some good news finally coming from Lake Mead.
From drying up and dying out to a new lease on life: there's some good news finally coming from Lake Mead.
Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale works with Arizona drought conditions, not against them
Arizona is a golf hot spot, but something that might be harder to justify during a mega drought. However, Grayhawk Golf Club is working to do its part to lessen its impact. Here's how.
Arizona is a golf hot spot, but something that might be harder to justify during a mega drought. However, Grayhawk Golf Club is working to do its part to lessen its impact. Here's how.
What might Colorado River cuts mean for Arizona, other states?
The Biden administration floated two ideas this week to reduce water usage from the dwindling Colorado River, which supplies 40 million people.
The Biden administration floated two ideas this week to reduce water usage from the dwindling Colorado River, which supplies 40 million people.
In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
A year of Arizona's wet weather made a big dent in drought conditions – but how much?
You might've guessed it. With a wet monsoon and a snowy, cold winter, Arizona's short-term drought from last summer has improved drastically. But are we out of the woods? FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz answers the questions you might have.
You might've guessed it. With a wet monsoon and a snowy, cold winter, Arizona's short-term drought from last summer has improved drastically. But are we out of the woods? FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz answers the questions you might have.
Arizona tribe, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water
The $233 million pact with the Gila River Indian Community is part of a broader effort to get states that rely on the Colorado River to substantially lessen their water use.
The $233 million pact with the Gila River Indian Community is part of a broader effort to get states that rely on the Colorado River to substantially lessen their water use.
Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs
Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California’s drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake.
Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California’s drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake.
A look at Bartlett Dam as Arizona releases water after wet and snowy winter
Because of our wet and snowy winter, Arizona has seen water releases from Valley dams that we haven't seen in years, including Bartlett Dam north of the Valley. So much water has been released there this year, it's equivalent to draining and filling Bartlett Lake three different times. FOX 10's Troy Hayden got special access to the dam to see how it all works.
Because of our wet and snowy winter, Arizona has seen water releases from Valley dams that we haven't seen in years, including Bartlett Dam north of the Valley. So much water has been released there this year, it's equivalent to draining and filling Bartlett Lake three different times. FOX 10's Troy Hayden got special access to the dam to see how it all works.
Body found in Lake Mead identified as man who drowned in 1974, coroner says
Donald P. Smith was 39 when he was reported missing in the waters of the Colorado River reservoir behind Hoover Dam, the Clark County coroner’s office said in a statement. The identification was made through DNA, and his death has been ruled accidental.
Donald P. Smith was 39 when he was reported missing in the waters of the Colorado River reservoir behind Hoover Dam, the Clark County coroner’s office said in a statement. The identification was made through DNA, and his death has been ruled accidental.
New storms mark wet start to spring for parts of Western U.S.
Arizona and much of the Southwestern United States have seen a wet start to spring as a result of recent storms, and that is having an impact on the region's drought conditions. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more.
Arizona and much of the Southwestern United States have seen a wet start to spring as a result of recent storms, and that is having an impact on the region's drought conditions. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more.
Supreme Court justices appear split in Navajo Nation water rights case
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court appear split as they weigh a dispute involving the federal government and the Navajo Nation's quest for water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court appear split as they weigh a dispute involving the federal government and the Navajo Nation's quest for water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
City of Phoenix considering big water rate hike: Here's what you should know
The City of Phoenix is looking at raising water and sewer rates, as well as lowering the monthly water allowance for its water users. Here's a look at what they are proposing.
The City of Phoenix is looking at raising water and sewer rates, as well as lowering the monthly water allowance for its water users. Here's a look at what they are proposing.
Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water
More than 150 years ago, the U.S. government and the tribe signed treaties that promised the tribe a “permanent home" — a promise the Navajo Nation says includes a sufficient supply of water.
More than 150 years ago, the U.S. government and the tribe signed treaties that promised the tribe a “permanent home" — a promise the Navajo Nation says includes a sufficient supply of water.