The waters of Lake Mead eventually come into view. And there’s plenty of lake to be seen like never before because half of the RMLT’s…
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US says 2 states must finish Colorado River drought plan
By The Citizen on February 1, 2019
FILE – This May 31, 2018 file photo shows the reduced water level of Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam in Arizona. Arizona is nearing a…
Federal Government Steps In to Handle Colorado River Drought Crisis
By The Citizen on February 1, 2019
A 19-year drought in the watershed, combined with overuse of the river, have driven reservoir levels down in Lake Mead, the massive reservoir … Source: Google…
Colorado River plan in question as top federal water official tells Arizona and California: 'Close isn't …
By The Citizen on February 1, 2019
The three-state Drought Contingency Plan is aimed at preventing Lake Mead, which is now just 40 percent full, from crashing. Nineteen years of … Source: Google…
Most Arizona Lawmakers Cheer Drought Plan, but Some Say Climate Change Ignored
By The Citizen on February 1, 2019
… until January 31 to approve the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan, a stopgap to prevent Lake Mead’s water level from falling to critical lows. …
Bureau of Reclamation to discuss drought plan going forward
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
Under drought contingency plans, states voluntarily will give up water to prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Mexico also has agreed to cuts. Source:…
All Seven Western States Sign On To Colorado River Drought Plan
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
The nightmare scenario for Arizona, California, Nevada and Mexico — which draw from Lake Mead — is a phenomenon called “dead pool,” in which … Source:…
Governor Doug Ducey signs Drought Contingency Plan
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
The DCP is meant to protect water supplies in Lake Mead and Lake Powell from reaching dangerously low levels where the lake would “deadpool,” in … …
Ducey signs historic drought contingency plan
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
The other allows for certain water stakeholders within Arizona to make agreements on water usage rights and provides $30 million for Lake Mead … Source: Google…
Legislature, Ducey OK state drought plan
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
State action became necessary because existing agreements say that when Lake Mead drops below 1,075 feet above sea level it triggers automatic … Source: Google Alerts
With hours before federal deadline, Arizona lawmakers vote on Colorado River drought plan
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
The Drought Contingency Plan is aimed at preventing Lake Mead, which is now just 40 percent full, from falling to critically low levels. Debate is…
Arizona lawmakers will debate a Colorado River drought plan ahead of deadline
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
Arizona has the junior rights to river water and would be hit first and hardest if Lake Mead on the state’s border with Nevada drops…
Thursday Marks Last Day for Arizona to Approve Drought Plan
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
Lake Mead, one of two reservoirs for the Colorado River, is at record lows, and shortages are expected to be declared. Arizona is the only…
State lawmakers set to vote on drought plan today
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
Lake Mead is expected to drop below 1,075 feet above sea level by next year, triggering mandatory reductions in water that can be taken from…
Arizona Passes First Hurdle in Passing Colorado River Drought Deal
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
Another, House Bill 2541 will create a fund to repay those who forfeit some or all of their water in order to keep Lake Mead’s…
Cities working to improve water usage restrictions and systems
By The Citizen on January 31, 2019
In Arizona, that would mean severe cutbacks in the amount of water the state gets from Lake Mead. David Pratt is the Irrigation System Supervisor…
Arizona lawmakers to debate drought plan ahead of deadline
By The Citizen on January 30, 2019
… if Lake Mead on the state’s border with Nevada drops to shortage levels. … That includes sending water from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell…
Facebook paid users to collect their data
By The Citizen on January 30, 2019
Since 2016, Facebook had paid people between the ages of 13-35 to collect data on their smartphone usage This is yet another black eye for…
Wanring: Young Punks Program Social Apps
By The Citizen on January 30, 2019
LINKEDIN / ASHLEY MADISON / HOME DEPOT / TARGET / MARRIOT / THERE ARE JUST THE ONES YOU HEARD ABOUT! This is written to let…
Arizona has less than 48 hours to decide its water future. Don't let us down, lawmakers
By The Citizen on January 30, 2019
And that would put us – the state with junior rights to the Colorado River water contained within Lake Mead – in a far better…