AMWUA Blog
AMWUA Board of Directors Leads Through Collaboration
With foresight and an understanding of the water challenges that life in the desert can bring, mayors from Valley cities gathered to discuss water issues 50 years ago. They then formed a unique and innovative partnership – the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA). Over time it would become a collaboration of ten member municipalities working for the common purpose of safeguarding wate...
Jan 27 2020
Groundwater in Arizona: Past, Present, and Future - Part ThreeNo Description Available...
Jan 20 2020
Groundwater in Arizona: Past, Present, and Future - Part TwoNo Description Available...
Jan 13 2020
Groundwater in Arizona: Past, Present, and Future - Part OneNo Description Available...
Jan 06 2020
Wise Water Use Brings Long-Term Sustainability for ArizonaWe live in the desert. We are not surrounded by endless lakes and rivers or showered with regular doses of precipitation, so water is scarce. That reality means that for us to continue to be sustainable for the long term, conservation matters, and it does make a difference....
Dec 30 2019
2019: A Year of Achievements and MilestonesDuring 2019, AMWUA celebrated its 50th year of existence. And over the course of this year we had the opportunity to share the ...
Dec 23 2019
Make Sure Your Landscape Weathers the Winter SeasonThe temperatures have cooled and as many of us plan to head outdoors and enjoy the winter weather, there are a few tips that can help you get your yard ready for you and your winter guests. Properly maintaining your desert-adapted yard during these cooler months will also make help make sure it is in prime condition come spring....
Dec 16 2019
Protecting CAP Infrastructure Through Collaboration and InvestmentIt’s not often that we get an inside view to a portion of the impressive infrastructure that makes up the Central Arizona Project (CAP). This rare occurrence took place at the ...
Dec 09 2019
Smartscape: Educating Landscape Professionals on Water Efficiency for 25 YearsA well-designed, desert-adapted landscape is more than just picturesque—it can help lower your water bill, reduce the time and money you spend on maintenance, and add value to your home or business. Your landscape is an investment, something you plan to enjoy for years to come, so it’s also important to make sure you hire the right person to help you design, install, and maintain that investment. ...
Dec 02 2019
Milestone Achieved but Mission to Educate and Inform ContinuesThe AMWUA Blog is hitting a milestone – our 300th edition. So we thought this would be a good time to highlight the array of subject matter that has been addressed over the years. And although the topics of our blog have varied, the goal has remained the same – to provide understandable, reliable and useful information to help ensure all readers - decision makers, residents, business owners, and w...