AMWUA Blog
Safeguarding our water must be a priority for legislators
With the 2022 legislative session now underway, state legislators will be considering various proposals to address water challenges. The importance of water has been elevated with the uncertainty surrounding the Colorado River shortage, prolonged regional drought, climate change, and pressures to better regulate our groundwater. We are at a critical juncture, so lawmakers will need to carefully we...
Jan 04 2022
Tier 1 Shortage has arrived; Cities are ready, but the work is far from overCities recognize that conditions on the Colorado River are serious and that the evolving situation will most likely worsen. Fortunately, the AMWUA cities and their water managers understand the significance of what is happening and are well-equipped to face the Tier 1 shortage that began on January 1st and deeper levels of shortage that will likely follow in future years....
Dec 28 2021
Reflecting on a Busy Year in Water2021 was a big year in water, and all the interest garnered these past 12 months will undoubtedly spill over into the new year as a Tier 1 Shortage begins and the impact of drought and climate change deepens, all of which reiterates there is still plenty of work to be done in the world of water....
Dec 20 2021
Arizona a Key Contributor to the Latest Plan to Preserve Lake MeadWater managers in Arizona, California, Nevada, along with the US Department of the Interior, have agreed to take swift action to voluntarily leave an additional 500,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead in 2022 and 2023. This commitment, labeled as the 500+ Plan, is another significant effort to prevent Lake Mead from dwindling to critically low levels. With Lake Mead being only a third full, all pa...
Dec 06 2021
Caring for Your Landscape When the Weather CoolsWe have experienced above-average temperatures throughout the fall season, but now with the arrival of December and with the start of meteorological winter, temperatures should begin to cool. Meaning it’s a perfect time to get your yard ready for you and your winter guests to enjoy. Plus, correctly maintaining your desert-adapted yard during these chillier months will also help make sure it is in ...
Nov 29 2021
Taking the Mystery out of Arizona Water Through 400 Multifarious BlogsThis month the AMWUA Blog hits another milestone – our 400th edition. Since March 2014, we have aimed to take the mystery out of complex issues about water management, water policy, and water conservation by providing useful facts, numbers, or statistics from credible sources and research. A key objective has been to explain in a straightforward way the various aspects of what it takes to deliver ...
Nov 22 2021
Say no to FOG to Avoid a Clog This Holiday SeasonAs the holiday season is set to begin, the kitchen tends to be a busy place. Whether you plan to have a house full or just turkey for two, it is important to be kind to your drain and avoid mishaps that could have you plunging or dealing with a sewer backup – activities that no one wants to partake in, especially during the holidays....
Nov 15 2021
Lower Basin States Plan Action for Critical Time on the Colorado RiverWater managers in Arizona, California, Nevada, and the US Bureau of Reclamation have been working hard to determine what additional action is necessary to keep Lake Mead from falling below critical elevation levels....
Nov 08 2021
Instilling Water Stewardship in the Next GenerationThe AMWUA cities and regional partners understand the significance of educating younger generations about why water is a valuable resource, especially here in the desert. They strive to promote water education while highlighting the importance of conservation with both students and teachers by providing various programs and resources both inside the classroom and outdoors. After all, these student...
Nov 01 2021
Scottsdale Water Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Dedication of Groundwater Treatment FacilitySince its inception, Scottsdale Water’s vision has been to build water sustainability through stewardship, innovation, and people. Now 50 years later, they continue to achieve that....