The next round of Colorado River cutbacks to the three lower basin states and Mexico means that Arizona will have to do with 21% less water than in previous years.
The initiative was a pledge by the Interior Department as well as water agencies and tribes in the three Lower Basin states and stretched through 2023. The two tribes’ contributions made Arizona’s contribution to the effort possible.
Lewis also praised the Southern Nevada Water Authority's general manager, John Entsminger, for his plain speaking in an"What has been a slow-moving train wreck for twenty years is accelerating and our moment of reckoning is near." Entsminger wrote."The unreasonable expectations of water users, including the prices and drought profiteering proposals, only divide common goals and interests.
"We are understanding of the Community’s position that others need to be part of the Colorado River solution," the CAP statement said. "We are hopeful that if a broader plan for taking action comes together that Arizona can support, the Community will choose to participate along with other Arizona water users."The Colorado River Indian Tribes said it would continue to make water available for conservation through 2023.
The city is acting to ensure water deliveries and reduce dependence on the Colorado, officials said. Awill move water to North Phoenix, which currently relies on the Colorado River for water. Phoenix is also restoring ecosystems in the Salt River, which provides 60% of the city's water, the statement said. And, the city is beefing up infrastructure.
“In 2022 alone, Arizona farmers, cities, and tribes have pledged resources to conserve over 800,000 acre-feet of water — an amount equal to nearly one-third of our state’s full allocation,” Kelly said in the letter. He added that Arizona has offered to put more"wet" water on the table to be conserved than other states. “The Colorado River is in crisis, and talks among basin states to fairly spread the pain of much-needed cutbacks are going nowhere," said Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz.
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