Southwest drought & fentanyl dangers, myths
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're hearing from Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute For Public Policy about the role California plays in water rights in the southwest as states are seeing historic drought numbers, including Arizona. Dr. Daniel Brooks from the Banner Poison Control Center is talking about the dangers of fentanyl and the myths surrounding coming into contact with the drug.
Water Crisis: California submits competing water-saving plan after Arizona, 5 other states submitted theirs
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have until the end of the month to come up with a plan for drastic water cuts on top of the cutbacks residents have already seen.
Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
Recent snowfalls may slow water level decline at Lake Mead
Forecasters now expect Lake Mead to finish this year around 1,027 feet elevation, about 19 feet lower than its current level.
Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River water cut talks: AP report
The documents span the June-to-August window the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave states to reach consensus on water cuts for a system that supplies 40 million people annually — or have the federal government force them.
Scottsdale won't have to share water with Rio Verde residents, judge rules
An Arizona judge ruled that Rio Verde Foothills residents have not showed that Scottsdale caused them irreparable harm and said the community can obtain their water elsewhere.
Rio Verde residents sue Scottsdale to restore water access amid drought
Rio Verde Foothills residents sued Scottsdale last week, demanding that access to the city’s water supply be restored to some 500 homes in the community.
Why atmospheric rivers could become more frequent as world transitions out of La Niña
The climate patterns created by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could allow for more heavy rain events to impact California.
Are recent winter storms helping with Arizona's drought conditions?
Recent winter storms are helping with the state's drought conditions, according to experts, but as far as long-term drought conditions are concerned, that's a different story.
Are drought conditions improving in Arizona?
One year ago, the entire state was labeled as being under drought, with the northwestern part of Arizona suffering from extreme drought.
What does all this rain in California mean for the wine?
A winery proprietor said, "let's keep it coming," when talking about the historic atmospheric river-fueled parade of storms slamming the Golden State.
Miles of San Carlos Reservoir being paved to prevent 'terrible losses through seepage'
Crews are nearing the end of a 12-mile trek to pave the San Carlos Reservoir to prevent water loss. "We have terrible losses through seepage."
Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona
Congress approved the bills late last year.
Rio Verde Foothills residents to lose water access Jan. 1: 'Water is our lifeblood'
For about a year, the city of Scottsdale has been hauling water to Rio Verde Foothills, but they've decided to stop because of the ongoing drought.
Coolidge Dam records highest water level in 5 years, a relief for Arizona farmers
Six months ago, Caywood Farms in Casa Grande was dusty, dry and brown. Now it's wet, muddy and most importantly - it's green.
Water bills for tribes in Arizona to head to President Biden
The U.S. House approved the legislation on Dec. 22, just a few days after the U.S. Senate did.
More questions than answers at Colorado River water meetings
The Colorado provides drinking water to 40 million people, irrigation for millions of acres of agriculture and hydropower in the U.S. Southwest.
Arizona's megadrought: The latest and what can we do to help
The federal government is expected to restrict Arizona's water supply even more in the coming months, heading into the new year. We're taking a look at problems that may be coming down the pike and what various Arizona water districts are doing about it, and what you can do too.
Riverboat casino that sank in Mississippi River resurfaces amid historic drought
Record-low water levels in the Mississippi River have unearthed a flurry of rare finds.