The Southwest is facing a historic drought and Arizona’s municipal water departments are each required to have drought management plans. But it’s up to cities to decide when to activate them. Scottsdale was the first Valley community to officially declare a drought. A year into its drought program, the city's efforts are making an impact.

The Southwest’s ongoing drought has put the spotlight on water conservation. Experts agree it’s an important part of the solution. But what does conservation mean to the average Arizonan? Shorter showers? No more grass lawns? What really matters might surprise you.

When we think of water, we often think in large quantities: thousands of gallons or acre-feet. But for this story, we want to go small. A single drop of water, and the path it takes to get to your home, and out of your tap. The KJZZ series "Every Last Drop" tackles big questions about Arizona's water future — including what Arizonans can do to make a difference.

A new law sets aside more than $1 billion to find new sources of water and to conserve the supplies we already have.

A sunken boat dating back to World War II is the latest object to emerge from a shrinking reservoir that straddles Nevada and Arizona.

The state's reservoir system, including the El Novillo reservoir that is a key source of water for Hermosillo, has shown modest rises in recent weeks.

State lawmakers ended their session late Friday with a flurry of activity on major issues, including school vouchers and water.

Likely voters in Arizona overwhelmingly care about water — and wish more candidates would share plans for the state’s water future on the campaign trail.

Dams serve a variety of purposes, from energy generation to flood control. But new research on China’s Yellow River suggests dams actually can raise flood risk by altering the makeup and structure of lowland riverbeds.