Lake Mead is now 39 percent full, while Lake Powell is 40 percent full. Federal water managers say it’s likely they’ll declare a shortage based…
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Ducey, leaders headed for a clash over water contingency plan deadline
That, however, was before projections that Lake Mead would reach critical levels next year and force drastic cutbacks. Complicating matters is … Source: Google Alerts
Pinal County farmers concerned about water cuts
If water levels in Lake Mead continue to drop at the current rate, the study projected 480 people working full-time or part-time agriculture jobs in…
Gov. Ducey says the Drought Contingency Plan will help Arizona's water crisis
They receive a supply of water from the Colorado River, Lake Mead and … The Drought Contingency Plan is meant to protect the lake from…
The global race for groundwater speeds up to feed agriculture's growing needs
… states, including Arizona, has dropped by close to 20 per cent in the past 15 years, lowering water levels in Lake Mead, the river’s…
Tucson Water weighs in on the future of our water supply after the state of the state address
TUCSON, Ariz. — Many states depend on the Colorado River and the water stored at Lake Mead. But after 19 years of drought that water…
With GOP holding slim House majority, Democrats see opportunities for their agenda
… issues, Fernandez said, are bipartisan, including ratifying a “drought contingency plan” to decide who will and will not get water from Lake Mead. Source:…
'It's going to get worse before it gets better': Ducey on Arizona drought
The Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan is meant to protect Lake Mead—the primary storage reservoir that provides water to Arizona, California, … Source: Google Alerts
Entrance fees allow Lake Mead, Red Rock to restore some services
Lake Mead National Recreation Area announced plans Monday to tap into its recreation fee revenue to restore “basic visitor services.” Using Federal … Source: Google Alerts
SNWA to local residents: Let Mother Nature water yards this week
By turning off irrigation systems, local residents can reduce stress on the water supply from the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Though Feb. 28, the … …
Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Resume Basic Visitor Services
BOULDER CITY, Nevada â“ Lake Mead National Recreation Area will resume routine custodial services and trash pickup, using revenue generated by recreation fees. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-to-resume-basic-visitor-services.htm Source:…
What to expect at Southern Nevada parks during the federal shutdown
According to a new release dated December 22 (the first day of the shutdown), Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Tule Springs Fossil Beds … Source:…
Water, taxes top crucial issues for Legislature
Most significant in the deal is a requirement for Arizona to leave some of the water to which it would otherwise be entitled inside Lake…
Editorial: State officials must remember the little people
Images of Lake Mead and others at extremely low water levels have driven the negotiations of which entity or state gets how much of what…
Salvation Army breaks ground for women's residential facility in north valley
… Territorial Commander for the Adult Rehabilitation Centers. The new center is located at 2035 Yale Street, near Lake Mead Boulevard and 5th Street … Source:…
Loved ones honor life of Las Vegas man fatally shot Christmas Eve
Her son was shot and killed on Christmas Eve in a parking lot near East Lake Mead Boulevard and McDaniel Street, one of six young…
Tom Stone selected as new Douglas County manager
… the State of Colorado that ultimately affects water flow in seven States, including our nation’s largest reservoir Lake Mead in Clark County, Nevada. Source:…
Local federal workers ask: when will shutdown end?
… of uncertainty in terms of when we’re going to be able to get our bills paid,” says Cris Stubitz, who works for the National…
Arizona governor, lawmakers call water their top priority
… percent chance that the river’s biggest reservoir, Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam, will fall low enough to trigger cutbacks in 2020 under agreements … Source:…
Arizona lawmakers under pressure to approve seven-state Colorado River drought plan before …
14 — fail to approve a not-yet-finalized drought plan intended to buoy Lake Mead, now only 39 percent full, the federal Bureau of Reclamation said…