Salt River Project began the annual spring river swap operation earlier this week with water releases ramping down on the Verde River system while gradually increasing from Stewart Mountain Dam
Low water inflows and drier weather conditions are prompting Salt River Project to begin increasing water releases from the Stewart Mountain Dam earlier this year.
The series of winter storms did Arizona reservoirs more good than predicted and eased the drought — but have still left the West in dire need of lots more of
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the 2021 monsoon season has been one of the wettest seasons on record. However, drier times are also ahead for the state.