{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"106551","title":"Preparing for a drier future on the Colorado River basin","body":"Arizona is about to enter a new era when it comes to water rights and distribution.The state\u2019s main source of surface water \u2014 the Colorado River \u2014 has been dwindling as a result of climate change and increased water demand.That means less water for approximately 40 million people in two countries,\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-07T10:25:16-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/07\/2025-10:25am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU water policy experts share how Colorado River states are crafting a new agreement \u2014 and what it could mean for Arizona\u2019s water future.","teaser":"Arizona is about to enter a new era when it comes to water rights and distribution.The state\u2019s main source of surface water \u2014 the Colorado River \u2014 has been dwindling as a result of climate change and increased water demand.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-07\/CAP%20Colorado%20River_lake-pleasant.jpg?itok=UyTDOSRt","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250807-environment-and-sustainability-preparing-drier-future-colorado-river-basin","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Marshall Terrill","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-5176","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus, Downtown Phoenix campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-07\/CAP%20Colorado%20River_lake-pleasant.jpg?itok=UyTDOSRt","image_alt":"View of the Colorado River with a large saguaro cactus in the foreground and rugged mountain terrain in the background.","image_caption":"Lake Pleasant (pictured), located north of Phoenix, serves as the Central Arizona Project\u2019s water storage reservoir, as well as being a popular recreational amenity. 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