Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenix public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment with medium priority
Water Rights
Phoenix is hiring outside lawyers to aggressively defend its share of the Colorado River. This move signals that city leaders are gearing up for a major legal battle to protect your future tap water.
Water Storage
Phoenix and other Valley cities are begging state officials for straight answers about what happens to the water they've been stashing underground. With the drought dragging on, local leaders want to make sure their savings accounts are protected before things get even drier.
Water Supply
Phoenix is officially dipping into its backup water stash to keep up with everyday demand. It's a wake-up call that managing our desert water supply is getting trickier by the day.
Water Conservation
Phoenix says it's got our current drought handled, but shrinking supplies from the Colorado River mean we're still facing some serious water management challenges ahead. Even though city officials feel prepared right now, the long-term outlook for our water supply requires close attention.