EDF Action Arizona

Honored to meet with key local leaders in Kingman for a rural groundwater roundtable. These conversations, led by those who know their communities best, are essential to protect water for rural Arizonans so every community has the resources they need to thrive.

"We must work now to find the compromises that will avoid forcing us to litigate our way into uncertainty and instead collaborate our way to solutions that will chart a viable future for the #CORiver together." @MayorGallego @rmfunion @americanrivers azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

📢 “No more crisis-to-crisis management.” @MayorGallego, @rmfunion, @americanrivers & the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe call for unified action to protect the Colorado River we all depend on. @azcentral azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

The #CORiver Basin is experiencing a double water crisis. All stakeholders must work together to proactively and holistically manage this vital resource. New thinking, additional resources, and flexible rules are needed to protect rural AZ communities edf.org/Z6rG

🆕forecast for the #CORiver is grim—and it’s not the only crisis. Since 2003 groundwater loss in the CO River Basin = the full capacity of Lake Mead. In much of rural AZ, groundwater is unregulated. This double💧crisis highlights the urgent need for action edf.org/Z6rG

💧🖊️ A big #AZWater win! @GovernorHobbs just signed SB1611, the Ag-to-Urban water bill—another step forward for smart, bipartisan solutions for all Arizonans. Her leadership shows we can tackle big challenges when we work together. Arizona’s future depends on it. 🌵

🚨“Groundwater storage is our savings account. Surface water is our spending account. And in our situation, we are using both accounts at the same time.” Researchers warn that Arizona's current water use is unsustainable. @12News youtube.com/watch?v=djPGiD…

With #ColoradoRiver negotiations looming and climate pressures mounting, Arizona just showed the nation what responsible water policy looks like. SB 1611 is a game-changing win for our aquifers, our communities, and our future. #WaterConservation #AZWater tinyurl.com/sb1611

👏 SB 1611 is proof that bold, bipartisan leadership on water is possible. EDF applauds @GovernorHobbs and the Legislature for passing this historic, science-based policy that saves water, supports housing, and protects Arizona’s groundwater. #AZLeg #WaterWins

📢 Big win for Arizona water!💧SB 1611, the Groundwater Conservation Program, is now law. Thanks to @GovernorHobbs’ leadership, Arizona is taking a major step to conserve millions of acre-feet of groundwater while planning for responsible growth. #AZWater #SB1611

The #AZSenate budget delivers critical support for Arizona’s water future.💧Increased funding for @azwater means stronger protections for rural aquifers and smart preparation for the 2026 #ColoradoRiver negotiations. A step in the right direction. #WaterSecurity @GovernorHobbs

📢We've lost 28M acre-feet of groundwater since 2003—more than 2x the water lost from Lake Mead & Powell combined. This is our water. This is our future. And it’s being pumped away with0⃣oversight. AZ needs comprehensive groundwater reform—now.@ByIanJames latimes.com/environment/st…

🚨🆕research: Arizona and our neighboring states are draining groundwater faster than Lake Mead is drying up. Since 2003, the region lost more water underground than from ALL #CORiver reservoirs combined. This is a ticking time bomb. @latimes @ByIanJames latimes.com/environment/st…

Arizona’s water professionals are the quiet heroes 🎖️behind a resilient future. In places like @GilbertYourTown, their work powers smart irrigation, leak detection, and conservation programs that help secure water for generations to come. 🔐💧 yourvalley.net/gilbert-indepe…

AZ pushes for significant reductions in groundwater use in the Willcox Basin to address long-standing overpumping issues. While residents seek flexibility, the state emphasizes the need for sustainable water management to protect future supplies. 🚰 azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

‼️💦 A groundwater aquifer in Central Phoenix has been deemed clean after years of contamination, a major step for Arizona’s water safety. But the work isn’t done—37 other polluted sites across the state still need urgent attention. @KTAR923 ktar.com/arizona-water-…

🏔️⚠️Rocky Mountain snowfall was below average this winter, raising concerns about water supplies from the Colorado River. As the region braces for drier conditions, experts warn that long-term solutions are more urgent than ever. wbur.org/hereandnow/202…

Groundwater pumping in rural Arizona remains largely unregulated, a problem worsened by real estate and agricultural lobbying that has derailed reform. azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

For the Cocopah Indian Tribe, restoring the Colorado River is more than environmental work—it’s an act of cultural survival. 🌊🌿 Efforts led by Tribal voices are reconnecting land, water, and identity. waltonfamilyfoundation.org/stories/enviro…

🚨@GovernorHobbs vetoed a series of water bills, stating they serve as ‘political cover for legislative inaction’. She is demanding real solutions to Arizona’s water crisis and wants compromise on substantial bipartisan water policy. kjzz.org/politics/2025-…