Gov. Doug Ducey has unveiled plans to set up a new Arizona Water Authority, which would aim to look for — and pay for — new sources of water.

Lawmakers could consider the proposal in a special session, although the details for that appear to still need to be worked out.

Haley Paul is policy director for the National Audubon Society in Arizona. The Show spoke with her to learn her response to Ducey's proposal.

More Stories From KJZZ

• Pinal County farmers are the first to feel the pain of Colorado River cuts
• Researchers are turning the Santa Cruz River red. Here's why