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The Rise of Tribal Water Power in Arizona
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (762+ words) The green fields of the Ak-Chin Indian Community stretch across the desert floor south of Phoenix, thick with alfalfa and grain that shimmer under the desert sun. It is a portrait of agricultural abundance that looks exactly as it did…...
Drying stock ponds, fading pastures trigger Navajo Nation drought emergency
2+ week, 5+ day ago (257+ words) The Navajo Nation Commission on Emergency Management, with the concurrence of President Buu Nygren, has officially declared a State of Emergency due to severe and ongoing drought conditions impacting communities across the nation. “The health of our communities, livestock, and…...
Lower Basin states propose massive water cuts to stabilize Lake Powell
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (624+ words) Negotiators from Arizona, California, and Nevada advanced a landmark proposal on May 1 to stabilize the plummeting levels of Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The "unified package" commits the three Lower Basin states to conserving a combined 3.2 million acre-feet of water…...
From Coal to Concierge: Trebol’s ‘Win-Win’ Fills the NGS Economic Void
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (277+ words) The Foundation of a New Economy A Commitment to Community Integration The Battle for the Rim "You can’t just move views and move enjoyment on areas of rock that are enjoyed by many now, and many more for future generations…...
200,000 Acres Later: The Plan to Rebuild Grand Canyon North Rim
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (178+ words) A Unified Regional Response Three Pillars of Restoration The plan is organized into three distinct task forces, each targeting a critical sector of regional health. The Economic and Tourism Recovery Task Force, led by John Saltenstall, is tasked with establishing…...
The $2.7 Trillion Coin Toss
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) The 19th-Century Law: Calling Shotgun in the Desert The 21st-Century Climate: The Sponge in the Sky The "21st-century climate" represents a shift from simple drought to "aridification." Climate scientist Brad Udall describes this as a "sponge above our heads"—a…...
The 100-Year Error: How Selective Science Drained the Colorado
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (61+ words) Paper Water and the System Trap The End of the Delay Lake Powell Facing "Critical Thresholds" Amid Record Warmth and Diminished Runoff Technology and Diligence Lead to Arrest After Violent Home Invasion A Reservoir at the Crossroads: The Looming Low-Water…...