Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Aug. 29, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 29, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/colorado-river-plan-cut-water-amid-drought-brings-uncertainty-cities-farmers/19758313/

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On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals. But Cave Creek Mayor Robert Morris can't shake the real possibility that it's not enough to keep the desert community of about 5,000 people afloat well i...