Arizona governor declares Willcox Groundwater Basin an Active Management Area to protect water supply.

Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs has designated the Willcox Groundwater Basin as an Active Management Area (AMA) to protect the region's water supply. This move aims to prevent further depletion of groundwater due to unchecked pumping, which has caused wells to dry up and land to sink. The AMA will impose new regulations on water use, including conservation requirements, and restrict drilling of new wells. This decision affects over 8,100 residents and aims to safeguard local economies from exploitation by large corporations.

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