It’s easy to take for granted the water that slakes the thirst of Arizonans as well as that of our lawns, pools and farms. But more than a century of planning, effort and expense have brought Arizona to this point, and with the state expected to continue growing, the state's water future is anything but certain. In this special report, Cronkite News examines the past, present and future of a resource that to Arizona is more precious than gold.

Arizona’s long-term water future: Is the state ready to make hard decisions?

Story by Brittany Elena Morris

Whose rain is it? Colorado changes rules for catchment systems

Video by Alex Lancial

A thirsty invader endangers watersheds, native plants along Arizona waterways

Story by Josh Burton
Video by Thuy Lan Nguyen

Could price be a tool for encouraging water conservation in Arizona?

Story by Jamie Killin

From laser-leveled fields to drip irrigation, farms stretch water they have

Story by Moriah Costa

Officials in Mexico, U.S. collaborate on flood to boost Colorado River’s delta

Story by Kirsten Kraklio
Video by Vivian Padilla

Municipal, utility incentives driving water conservation in Arizona

Story by Joe Martin

Cities offering rebates to encourage residents to xeriscape lawns

Story by Amy Gleich

SRP using robot to fight pipe leaks, spare workers from cramped spaces

Story by Catherine Calderon
Video by Joe Martin

From sink to garden: Gray water systems catching on in Tucson

Story by Kimberleigh Holsclaw
Video by Lauren Wells

Wastewater recycled to conserve can contain unregulated chemicals

Video by Jake Stein

Wastewater partnership between city, clubs keeps Scottsdale’s courses green

Story by Amy Gleich

Wells around Arizona may be drawing water at ‘unsustainable’ rates

Video by Dom DiFurio

Water issues in Arizona may be approaching faster than expected

Video by Mackenzie Scott

Green plumber teaches Arizonans how to save water one drop at a time

Video by Jordan Young

Click to watch a special Cronkite NewsWatch broadcast on Arizona's water future