2015-03-06 Big Chino needs less talk, more action

For decades, thirsty local communities have dreamed of harvesting groundwater from the Big Chino Valley. The Arizona Legislature satisfied their dreams, disregarding concerns that the Verde River would be diminished, thus launching both litigation and dozens of studies. Results have trickled out over the years, which makes it difficult to keep it all in perspective. This column is a summary and evaluation of the Big Chino/Verde River issue as it now stands.

To learn more, view a pdf of CWAG's monthly column in the Verde Independent, published March 6, 2015.