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Untangling Housing Affordability & Groundwater Regulation Arizona's new groundwater restrictions, designed to safeguard water for the future, are impacting housing costs and availability in Greater Phoenix amidst an existing affordability crisis. This explainer examines solutions for local governments to find a balance.
Impacts of Colorado River Shortage to Tap Water Deliveries in Central Arizona This primer explains the tangible impacts of reduced Colorado River water on Central Arizona's tap water supply, helping residents understand the tradeoffs and make informed choices as the state navigates critical decisions about the river's future.
Return to Watering the Sun Corridor In this reflection, land use expert Grady Gammage Jr.
Floating Pools & Grand Bargains Our new report introduces "Floating Pools," a bold concept for reserved water storage on the Colorado River designed to reduce conflict and avoid litigation between Upper and Lower Basin states, laying the foundation for a durable post-2026 management framework.
The Myth of Safe-Yield:Pursuing the Goal of Safe-Yield Isn't Saving Our Groundwater This analysis reveals Arizona's unsustainable groundwater use, jeopardizing communities, ecosystems, and future growth, and emphasizes that bold action and honest reckoning are needed to change course.
From Copper, Cattle and Cotton to Chips and Cloud Computing: Large Water Uses in Central Arizona From power and semiconductors to turf, beverages, and data centers, our new report offers a data‑driven look at how major industries use water in Central Arizona—and what those patterns mean for long‑term sustainability and planning.
From Copper, Cattle and Cotton to Chips and Cloud Computing: Large Water Uses in Central Arizona Report \| February 2026
Tap Water Affordability in Arizona Access to safe, reliable water is the foundation of public health, economic opportunity and quality of life, and affordability is a key aspect of water accessibility. But most community water systems in Arizona depend on revenue from rate-payers to cover operations and infrastructure costs.
Arizona Guide to the Expiration of the 2007 Operation Guidelines for Lakes Powell and Mead What are the implications for Colorado River water users in Arizona if the 2007 operating guidelines expire without a new operating plan in place? Read our newest explainer to find out.
How Arizona Municipal Water Providers Are Regulating Large-Volume Water Users Ten municipal water providers in Arizona have adopted regulations to limit demand from new large-volume water users. This report explores the pros, cons and complexities of such ordinances and summarizes the differing approaches water providers are taking to address large-volume water users.