Friday Top of the Scroll: Phoenix could get $300 million to give up more of its Colorado River water
Phoenix is negotiating with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to give up some of the city’s allotment of Colorado River water in exchange for hundreds of millions of dollars. If approved, this would be the second such deal. In May 2023, Phoenix leaders agreed to a smaller allotment for three years in exchange for $60 million. The new deal could net Phoenix up to $300 million. It’s part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s efforts to incentivize long-term conservation. In Phoenix’s case, Water Services director Troy Hayes says the deal involves an advanced water purification plant at the future North Gateway Water Reclamation Facility.
Other Colorado River articles:
- ABC 15 Arizona (Phoenix, Ariz.): City of Phoenix negotiates Colorado River rights with Bureau of Reclamation
- Las Vegas Sun: Feds to analyze proposed plans for Colorado River water use
- Newsweek: California unveils plan to save state’s water supply
- Colorado Politics: Neguse’s drought preparedness bills headed to Biden’s desk
- Moab Sun News: New rapid forms in Cataract Canyon after ‘slump’
- The Salt Lake Tribune: Grand County Commission denies zoning appeal for Moab Kane Creek development
- Newsweek: Colorado River deal could see Phoenix get $300 Million
