… Perhaps no region stands to take larger hits to its Colorado River water than central Arizona, owing to the low priority of its water rights. … Unless Arizona’s farmers and tribes can strike deals to bail out the state’s growing cities, Arizona’s largest population centers will bear the brunt of these cuts. Cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson could lose more than 20% of their Colorado River water, triggering public debates in council chambers and municipal offices over how to respond, what to sacrifice and what to prioritize.

Other Colorado River news:

• E&E News by Politico: Arizona governor asks Trump administration to enter Colorado River fight
• KTAR (Phoenix): 2 of Arizona’s biggest water sources, CAP and SRP, to connect in massive $250M project
• Arizona Daily Star (Tucson): Hobbs rips Upper States’ ‘extreme negotiating position’ on Colorado River