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Central Arizona Project officials warn of stalled Upper Basin talks, Feb. 14 deadline
Summary
Central Arizona Project leaders told the Pima County Board of Supervisors that decades-long drought and declining runoff have left Arizona vulnerable, and that stalled negotiations with Upper Basin states risk Bureau of Reclamation intervention after a Feb. 14 deadline.
Central Arizona Water Conservation District officials told the Pima County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 20 that Arizona faces mounting water risks as Colorado River runoff declines and interstate negotiations remain stalled. Karen Caesar, CAP board secretary representing Pima County, and Mark Taylor, CAP director and Pima County representative, briefed supervisors on water-source mixes and conservation efforts.
"About a third of our water comes right now from the Colorado River," Caesar said, adding that Tucson is a leader in using reclaimed water. She highlighted that 2025 showed a…
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