Arizona Halts Cloud Seeding for Colorado River Snow
The Central Arizona Project (CAP), which manages a 336-mile canal system supplying water to Phoenix and Tucson, has decided to withdraw funding from a cloud seeding program aimed at increasing snowpack in the Rocky Mountains. This program, active since 2007, involved releasing particles into the atmosphere to encourage snow formation in the Colorado River headwaters. CAP's decision follows a close board vote, with concerns raised about the program's cost-effectiveness and the benefits for Arizona water users. The program has historically been funded by water agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada, contributing $1.5 million annually. CAP's withdrawal comes amid ongoing disputes between Upper and Lower Basin states over Colorado River water allocation. (Source time: 2026-11-10 12:25:00 GMT)
