AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Security: Arizona’s Colorado River lifeline is under growing strain, with past warnings about the Central Arizona Project’s future largely ignored. Gov. Katie Hobbs is backing an ASU initiative developing ways to measure, reuse and conserve water, while Peoria has outlined a $1.2 billion water strategy. Mining and Groundwater: Florence Copper has launched the first new U.S. copper mining operation since 2008, following years of local concern over risks to underground drinking water. Tribal Lands: Tohono O’odham are opposing border-wall work that threatens sacred saguaros. Weather Outlook: Forecasters expect a warmer, wetter U.S. winter as El Niño strengthens; recent rain has eased drought in parts of Arizona, though significant dryness persists across the Southwest. Local Oversight: Arizona is seeking public feedback on a wastewater plan for Patagonia Lake.
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