How California, Arizona and other states are trying to generate a whole new water supply | SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA
(The Hill) – Underground storage could be key for western states to survive water shortages and extreme weather. Underground aquifers have served as reliable sources of water for many years. During the wet season, aquifers naturally fill up, helping the area survive in dry years. But rising demand for water, coupled with climate change, has […]
Additional water cuts could be coming to Yuma farmers, threatening supply of leafy greens
Yuma, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) ――Will it become increasingly difficult to obtain lettuce that is lined up in stores not only in Arizona but all over the country? This is at risk given the ongoing water problems and the potential for further water disruptions in Yuma. It all depends on whether an agreement is reached and […]
How California, Arizona and other states are trying to generate a whole new water supply
(The Hill) – Underground storage could be key for western states to survive water shortages and extreme weather. Underground aquifers have served as reliable sources of water for many years. During the wet season, aquifers naturally fill up, helping the area survive in dry years. But rising demand for water, coupled with climate change, has […]
How Arizona, California and other states are trying to generate a whole new water supply
Underground storage could be key for western states to weather water shortages and extreme weather. Underground aquifers have served as reliable sources of water for many years. During the wet season, aquifers naturally fill up, helping the area survive in dry years. But rising demand for water, coupled with climate change, has created a shortage […]
Here’s what you should know as an Arizona town’s battle over water supply continues
Rio Verde water crisis: Private companies offer to intervene As some residents of Rio Verde continue to grapple with the water crisis, private utility companies want to provide solutions to their water needs, but it comes at a price. FOX 10’s Nicole Garcia reports. Near Scottsdale, Arizona. – The battle for water in rural Arizona […]
Arizona suburb water supply cut off offers cautionary tale during continued drought
Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, explains why neighborhoods in Arizona were cut off from water and why this is an isolated incident. Scottsdale, Arizona – for years, Arizonaof the Rio Verde Foothills suburb purchased water from the city of Scottsdale, which was trucked in. January 1, […]
How Pinal County farmers are dealing with historic cuts to Arizona’s Colorado River water supply
Casa Grande, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) – It’s not Jace Miller’s job to grow thousands of acres of alfalfa, Bermudagrass, etc. it’s in his blood. “My great-grandfather came to Gilbert in 1919 to live in the house and start farming,” said Miller. . The Arizona family recently visited the Casa He Grande headquarters to see how […]
Cochise County reassures residents water use and supply are sustainable
Sierra Vista, Arizona — While counties across Arizona need to think about ways to conserve water and act quickly, Cochise County officials say the county’s preventative measures are paying off. “These rules have been in place for the last 20 years, so everyone here knows that saving water is important,” said Cochise County Development Services […]
Increasing Arizona’s water supply
Pipeline from the Midwest. Towing an iceberg from Greenland. Carries water from the Pacific Northwest. Engineering-wise, experts say everything is possible, albeit unlikely. While desalination appears to be becoming a reality in Arizona, water experts say there are options that can be addressed today to get more water flowing in the near future. Don Titmus […]
