Arizona (Page 3): This is the place where if you watch "Live PD" has one of the most congenial State Police Officers you could ever meet. :sm19: I would love to meet him.

charles tabb Loc: Richmond VA.

Architect1776 wrote:

This is the only state that contains one of the Se... (show quote)

This is the place where if you watch "Live PD" has one of the most congenial State Police Officers you could ever meet.

I would love to meet him.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Robert Bailey wrote:

How's your water supply?

City of Phoenix propaganda brochure states that we currently use the same amount of water as we did in 1952 despite the growth in population. The largest demand for water was for agriculture. The reservations grew a lot of the sought after Pima cotton which has diminished since they discovered a more profitable venture - casinos. New subdivisions have eaten up most of the surrounding farmland which of course place demands on the water system, but when the city stated that compared to agricultural usage it is far less. Reservoirs have gone from 44% to 62% (average) capacity this year. At least one of them had to release water to the lower reservoirs recently. That's some of the good news for the greater Phoenix area. The bad news and far less publicized, is that Lake Powell and Meade are so overused, they may never return to capacity. In 2015 they were 140' below normal level. Today, even with the above average rain and snow pack, they are at 148' below normal. I think "normal" is considered full which is somewhere around 1229' deep. In 2015 one of our water suppliers predicted that they may have to declare a "shortage" as early as last year or possibly this year, which was narrowly avoided by higher accumulations this past winter and spring than originally predicted.

Arizona manages water very well in our area, but the demands and battles for a bigger share of the Colorado river to feed a growing Las Vegas, parts of California and agriculture for the Northern reservations is a growing issue. The greater Tucson area has water restrictions on occasion, and has strict landscaping standards for new construction. Phoenix has chosen not to address the future possibilities and it fact enables homeowners to grow absolutely nothing in their yards. Having dirt yards is perfectly legal in all non-HOA areas within the city boundaries. Homeowners are as much at fault, but they do what the city allows. Not saying turf yards are the answer, but rock scapes are more normal since water rates continue to rise. It appears bare dirt is more popular these days, especially in older areas.
Much of Southern Arizona remains in a 15 year drought. A news article stated some farmers are resigned to the fact they will have have to contract or cease operations entirely by 2030. Especially hard hit is the area around Willcox, AZ which grows a lot of grapes, pistachios, and other grains. They are using more than 10 times what the weather can replenish per year.
Once the Colorado river flowed into California. Today it is all but sucked dry by the time it reaches Yuma, AZ.

My opinion - we continue to walk a fine line between a shortage and a drought depending on where you live in the state. I really think our biggest issue we will face in the near future is a water shortage. I am no expert by far, but the statistics are pointing in that direction.
Sorry, but you asked! lol

drucker Loc: Oregon

shelty wrote:

They used to publish a monthly magazine, I believe it was called Arizona Highways, that was filled with gorgeous pictures.

They still do . . . .

http://www.magazine-agent.com-sub.info/Arizona-Highways/Welcome

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

--Bob

Architect1776 wrote:

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jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Architect1776 wrote:

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Indeed! Welcome to Arizona - Land of so many wonderful places. Again - Welcome!

Robert Bailey Loc: Canada

I love doing photography in Arizona because it is so different from where I live in Canada.
Everything is fascinating to me as a visitor, but I'm sure to people who live there they
become accustomed to the scenery and learn to ignore the beauty.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

FRENCHY wrote:

You are right

, then here come McCain and his one vote !

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Robert Bailey wrote:

I love doing photography in Arizona because it is so different from where I live in Canada.
Everything is fascinating to me as a visitor, but I'm sure to people who live there they
become accustomed to the scenery and learn to ignore the beauty.

I never have gotten used to it. It is infinite in the beauty and differences. PA is nice but it is all pretty much the same, Green.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

sirlensalot wrote:

City of Phoenix propaganda brochure states that we currently use the same amount of water as we did in 1952 despite the growth in population. The largest demand for water was for agriculture. The reservations grew a lot of the sought after Pima cotton which has diminished since they discovered a more profitable venture - casinos. New subdivisions have eaten up most of the surrounding farmland which of course place demands on the water system, but when the city stated that compared to agricultural usage it is far less. Reservoirs have gone from 44% to 62% (average) capacity this year. At least one of them had to release water to the lower reservoirs recently. That's some of the good news for the greater Phoenix area. The bad news and far less publicized, is that Lake Powell and Meade are so overused, they may never return to capacity. In 2015 they were 140' below normal level. Today, even with the above average rain and snow pack, they are at 148' below normal. I think "normal" is considered full which is somewhere around 1229' deep. In 2015 one of our water suppliers predicted that they may have to declare a "shortage" as early as last year or possibly this year, which was narrowly avoided by higher accumulations this past winter and spring than originally predicted.

Arizona manages water very well in our area, but the demands and battles for a bigger share of the Colorado river to feed a growing Las Vegas, parts of California and agriculture for the Northern reservations is a growing issue. The greater Tucson area has water restrictions on occasion, and has strict landscaping standards for new construction. Phoenix has chosen not to address the future possibilities and it fact enables homeowners to grow absolutely nothing in their yards. Having dirt yards is perfectly legal in all non-HOA areas within the city boundaries. Homeowners are as much at fault, but they do what the city allows. Not saying turf yards are the answer, but rock scapes are more normal since water rates continue to rise. It appears bare dirt is more popular these days, especially in older areas.
Much of Southern Arizona remains in a 15 year drought. A news article stated some farmers are resigned to the fact they will have have to contract or cease operations entirely by 2030. Especially hard hit is the area around Willcox, AZ which grows a lot of grapes, pistachios, and other grains. They are using more than 10 times what the weather can replenish per year.
Once the Colorado river flowed into California. Today it is all but sucked dry by the time it reaches Yuma, AZ.

My opinion - we continue to walk a fine line between a shortage and a drought depending on where you live in the state. I really think our biggest issue we will face in the near future is a water shortage. I am no expert by far, but the statistics are pointing in that direction.
Sorry, but you asked! lol

City of Phoenix propaganda brochure states that we... (show quote)

Many decades ago AZ activated the National Guard to attack CA in order to protect their water rights to the Colorado River.

Steve_m Loc: Southern California

Architect1776 wrote:

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You forgot that is hotter than in hell.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

Amen from Vail, Az

Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI

I've never been there, but it sounds like a very remarkable state with lots to see and photograph.

Beard43 Loc: End of the Oregon Trail

I lived in Phoenix from '49 to '53 and don't have really fond memories of the place. I was 9 when I went to Calif to live with my mother and 3 brothers.

Ron

cdayton

shelty wrote:

They used to publish a monthly magazine, I believe it was called Arizona Highways, that was filled with gorgeous pictures.

It is still published and has great photos as always.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Steve_m wrote:

You forgot that is hotter than in hell.

That is the error of those not familiar with the state. Try the Mogollion Rim in the summer. Gets pretty cool / cold in the summer. Even Tucson beats a lot of states in the east for heat in the summer being as cool or cooler and far less humid. Then go up the nearby Santa Catalina mountains and get cold or just have fun in the cool waters of Sabino Canyon nearby.