By Hank Stephenson | Arizona Capitol Times
As Arizona’s population has expanded, the state’s water supply has been quickly dwindling and without action, the state will face shortfalls that could cripple its ability to grow or even endure.
Everyone, from environmentalists to developers and ranchers, agrees that the problem is massive. But agreeing on how to ensure Arizona has an adequate water supply for future generations is much more difficult.
House Speaker Andy Tobin of Paulden has been working on the issue for years. In his final term in the House, he is determined to offer up a plan that attacks the problem, guarantees enough water for future generations and is acceptable to stakeholders.
But the fruit of his effort so far, HB2338, doesn’t quite meet those qualifications.
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