Scientists: Largest US reservoirs moving in right direction
Climate experts caution that the favorable drought maps in the Southwest represent only a blip on the radar as the long-term effects of a stubborn drought persist.
Climate experts caution that the favorable drought maps in the Southwest represent only a blip on the radar as the long-term effects of a stubborn drought persist.
Grand Canyon National Park planning a $208M waterline repair
Originally built in the 1960s, the 12 ½-mile waterline provides the potable water for all facilities on the South Rim and inner canyon facilities within the park.
Originally built in the 1960s, the 12 ½-mile waterline provides the potable water for all facilities on the South Rim and inner canyon facilities within the park.
Water released from reservoirs causing flooding on some Arizona roadways
SRP has been releasing dams northeast of Phoenix and the water has made its way to the Salt River bed in west Phoenix – causing some roads to flood.
SRP has been releasing dams northeast of Phoenix and the water has made its way to the Salt River bed in west Phoenix – causing some roads to flood.
Salt River bed sees lots of water as SRP conducts dam releases
A rare sight in the Salt River bed in west Phoenix over the weekend ?water! After several days of SRP releases from dams northeast of Phoenix, the water made its way to the west Valley. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
A rare sight in the Salt River bed in west Phoenix over the weekend ?water! After several days of SRP releases from dams northeast of Phoenix, the water made its way to the west Valley. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
Arizona lakes swell following wet winter: 'It’s outstanding to have this kind of moisture'
Lakes have been swelling in Arizona thanks to a wet winter and Roosevelt Lake might be the best example as forest rangers announced some of the boat ramps are closed because there’s just too much water.
Lakes have been swelling in Arizona thanks to a wet winter and Roosevelt Lake might be the best example as forest rangers announced some of the boat ramps are closed because there’s just too much water.
Arizona Water Crisis: Federal government looking at paying farmers to idle some farmland
The Bureau of Reclamation is reportedly looking at paying farmers in parts of Arizona's Yuma County to idle some fields, as a way to decrease their use of Colorado River water amid the ongoing drought. The money would come from the $4 billion set aside for western drought aid in the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Bureau of Reclamation is reportedly looking at paying farmers in parts of Arizona's Yuma County to idle some fields, as a way to decrease their use of Colorado River water amid the ongoing drought. The money would come from the $4 billion set aside for western drought aid in the Inflation Reduction Act.
SRP releasing water from reservoir to make room for anticipated runoff
With recent rain and snow as well as a watershed that is 86%, SRP officials have started to release water from one of their reservoirs in order to make room for even more water.
With recent rain and snow as well as a watershed that is 86%, SRP officials have started to release water from one of their reservoirs in order to make room for even more water.
Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.
Arizona cities dealing with water issues as megadrought continues: here's what you need to know
Officials with the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale have begun some stages of drought protocols.
Officials with the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale have begun some stages of drought protocols.
Arizona drought: New data shows improvement, SRP reports good snowpack levels
Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows improved drought condition throughout Arizona, when compared to February 2022, but does this mean Arizona's water crisis is over? Experts say not so fast.
Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows improved drought condition throughout Arizona, when compared to February 2022, but does this mean Arizona's water crisis is over? Experts say not so fast.
Ditch grass, get cash: Mesa offers $1K cash incentive for xeriscaping
Mesa residents who switch from grass yards to xeriscape, or desert-friendly landscaping, can get up to $1,100 - the highest cash incentive program of this kind in the Valley.
Mesa residents who switch from grass yards to xeriscape, or desert-friendly landscaping, can get up to $1,100 - the highest cash incentive program of this kind in the Valley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Down to the wire: Deadline approaches for Arizona, other states to come up with water cuts plan
Arizona, along with six other states that draw water from the Colorado River, have until the end of the month to come up with a plan for drastic water cuts, on top of existing cuts. If no agreement is made, an agreement will be made for the states. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Arizona, along with six other states that draw water from the Colorado River, have until the end of the month to come up with a plan for drastic water cuts, on top of existing cuts. If no agreement is made, an agreement will be made for the states. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
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.
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.
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.
The climate patterns created by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could allow for more heavy rain events to impact California.