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1	Arizona Water Policy: Changing Decision Agendas and Political Styles Cortner, Hanna J., Berry, Mary P. 16 April 1977 (has links) From the Proceedings of the 1977 Meetings of the Arizona Section - American Water Resources Assn. and the Hydrology Section - Arizona Academy of Science - April 15-16, 1977, Las Vegas, Nevada / It is argued that Arizona has traditionally and persistently pursued a style of politics in which state government is a reactor rather than an initiator, and that its role has been subordinate to the federal government and local and private water users. The lack of adequate water policies has led to an inability to respond to new conditions and demands, such as conflicts among traditional water users, Indian claims, rising water costs, energy developments and environmental concerns. Past themes of administrative fragmentation and lack of concern over water and water planning have been responsible for these deficiencies. There is some evidence that the customary decision-making process is changing and the state is establishing its own water planning capability. Hydrology -- Arizona. Water resources development -- Arizona. Hydrology -- Southwestern states. Political aspects Institutional constraints Water resources development Public utilities Water control Arizona Water policy Constraints Administration Area development Jurisdiction Governmental interrelations Local governments Institutions Water utilization