In May, I visited the Yuma Desalting Plant, which has recently been the focus of much attention. Whether or not the plant is operated has implications for…
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Arizona is a rapidly growing state with a population that grew 40 percent between 1990 and 2000. The natural beauty of the state and its climate are two of the…
Not likely to be disputed is the premise that a successful water conservation program results in water users consuming less water. What has been disputed - a…
In developing the program for the April 28 Water Resources Research Center’s conference, “The Future of Agricultural Water Use in Arizona,” it seemed unwise to…
This presentation addresses water management in the central Arizona region connecting and including Phoenix and Tucson, the two largest urban areas in Arizona…
Arizona is a rapidly growing state. Statewide, the population grew 40 percent between 1990 and 2000. The natural beauty of the state and its climate are two of…
The Governor's Drought Task Force, established about a year ago to develop a management plan for drought stressed Arizona, is making progress on its…
Studies prove that trees have a positive effect on many aspects of people’s lives, including their health, homes, businesses, communities, drinking water…
The quest to discover signs of water on Mars continues, with Opportunity, one of the two Mars Exploration Rovers, sending back images of the planet soil. At…
Privatization of water services is a complex issue. Ownership of many water systems in the state has long been in private hands, especially in unincorporated…
It has been almost two years since I joined the University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center and began writing this column addressing water issues…
Ground-water use has many societal benefits. It is the source of drinking water for about half the nation and nearly all of the rural population, and it…
Over the past century, the United States has become an increasingly urban society. The changes in land use associated with urban development affect flooding in…
Snow might be one of the ways to differentiate the sensibilities of hydrologists from others not sharing their professional interest. Whereas non-hydrologists…
Water is a scarce commodity in Arizona. While market forces tend to determine the allocation of most goods and services, a complicated system of law and…
