In this episode, Central Arizona Water Conservation District Chairman Terry Goddard joins Paul Johnson and Bob Robb to discuss the growing Colorado River crisis and what it could mean for Arizona’s future.
The conversation begins with the federal government’s looming decision on water allocations and why Arizona could face some of the deepest cuts in the country. From there, they break down the battle between Upper Basin and Lower Basin states, the role of the Bureau of Reclamation, and how cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson could be affected.
They also explore:
Groundwater recharge and conservation
The future of development in Arizona
Agriculture’s role in water usage
Desalination and infrastructure solutions
Why bipartisan leadership is critical right now
Terry Goddard explains why this drought is unlike anything Arizona has faced in modern history — and why the next few years could determine the future of the Southwest.
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