Briefly: Farmers in southern Arizona face uncertain future under new groundwater rules

According to the Arizona Republic, the Arizona Department of Water Resources proposed new water management rules increasing water conservation measures. Agriculture is expected to reduce water use by 35,200 acre-feet in the next 10 years under the new plan. Local farmers are worried about the future of their community and livelihood.

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