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Arizona presents preliminary 2027 shortage analysis
What happened
The Arizona Reconsultation Committee presentation gives illustrative CAP shortage percentages and leaves on-river Priority 4 TBD. It is planning material, not final user delivery orders.
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- VerifiedArizona’s August 24, 2026 preliminary planning presentation left on-river Priority 4 shortages TBD.
Arizona’s August 24, 2026 preliminary planning presentation left on-river Priority 4 shortages TBD.
Sources 1
- Primary source · Meeting recordADWR/CAWCD, August 24 Arizona Reconsultation Committee presentation
Slides 22–23 and 39–40. This presentation reflects preliminary government planning and legal positions. Its shortage figures are illustrative and should not be treated as final individual allocations.
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Organizations 2
- Arizona Department of Water Resources
Arizona agency co-convening the Arizona Reconsultation Committee and hosting its planning records.
- Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAP)
CAWCD operates the Central Arizona Project. This record covers the district and its CAP operating identity, not all Arizona water users.
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