An Arizona House committee advanced a bill Tuesday to allocate $1 million to defending the Grand Canyon State’s Colorado River water rights and approved allowing for the removal of an active groundwater management area. As the once-mighty Colorado River continues to dwindle through the driest period in its recorded history, state Representative Gail Griffin wants to ensure Arizona has a place at the bargaining table for future water reallocations. 

Other Colorado River news:

• JFleck at Inkstain: Blog: Anne Castle steps down as the federal representative to the Upper Colorado River Commission
• KVNF: Local Motion: Alex Hager of the Western Water Reporting Project
• Newsweek: Lake Powell: Water flows to drop 24% below normal say forecasters
• Arizona Republic: Opinion: As governor, I’m not just talking about Arizona’s problems. I’m fixing them.