The Center for Biological Diversity has sued Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke over water concerns surrounding the Village of Vigneto housing development in south-eastern Benson, Arizona. Center co-founder Robin Silver says ground water pumping in Benson is sucking the river dry, adding the area lacks a 100-year assured water supply.
Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke declined to comment on the pending litigation. You can read more water news at KTAR.com. Brought to you by AMWUA.
August 25th, 2025, 08:59 pm
KTAR News: Water Watch
Center for Biological Diversity sues Ariz. Dept. of Water Resources, over Benson housing development
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Published August 25th, 2025, 08:59 pm
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The Center for Biological Diversity has sued Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke over water concerns surrounding the Village of Vigneto housing development in south-eastern Benson, Arizona. Center co-founder Robin Silver says ground water pumping in Benson is sucking the river dry, adding the area lacks a 100-year assured water supply.
Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke declined to comment on the pending litigation. You can read more water news at KTAR.com. Brought to you by AMWUA.
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