Arizona Wine Industry Faces Water Crisis
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Arizonas Willcox groundwater basin, crucial for wine grape production, faces new water rules halting growth. Vineyards, using less water than other crops, have paused expansion due to dropping aquifer levels. The state, citing depletion data, has imposed stricter water use reporting and potential cuts. Growers like Merkin Vineyards and Bodega Pierce await water rights certificates, with October deadlines looming. The wine industrys future hinges on balancing conservation with growth, as Willcoxs prime spot for expansion supports $241 million in annual tourism spending.
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