2012-11-12 Our water future - challenges, choices

Three recently published water reports identify many of the complex challenges and choices confronting the state of Arizona. They are: 1) "Watering the Sun Corridor - Managing Choices in Arizona's Megapolitan Area" by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy; 2) "Arizona at the Crossroads: Water Scarcity or Water Sustainability?" by the Grand Canyon Institute; and 3) a preliminary report prepared by the state-mandated Water Resources Development Commission (WRDC). In this column, I will summarize some key observations in these reports and highlight their implications. View document.