AMWUA Blog
Cities Support Central Arizona Project For 50 Years
Fifty years ago, the cities in the Valley of the Sun applauded when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Colorado River Basin Project Act. The Act authorized federal funding to construct the 336-mile long Central Arizona Project to bring Colorado River water to Central and Southern Arizona. Today,...
Sep 03 2018
Milestone for Arizona: 50th Anniversary of Colorado River Basin Project Act
“Next to the air we breathe, water is our most precious resource.” ...
Aug 27 2018
Saving the Colorado River: Everyone Faces A Sacrifice
Every August, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation releases a study of the Colorado River and this year it had both good news and bad news for states that rely on the river as a water resource. The study determined that the Colorado River will be able to provide states with the water they expect in 2019, but it also shows more than a 50 percent probability of a water shortage in 2020. ...
Aug 20 2018
Cities Take Their Conservation Message To The Next Generation
Cities are helping the next generation of desert dwellers understand where their water comes from, why it’s important to protect it, and how to conserve it. For more than a decade, the City of Glendale has invested in a team of water professionals armed with teaching tools and lesson plans to deepen students’ knowledge about water in the desert. The Water Watchers Program is one of a series of you...
Aug 13 2018
Arizona Water Watch: Citizen Scientists Protect Natural Resources
Arizona is training people to help protect their favorite streams, ponds, wetlands, rivers and lakes in every corner of the state and there are plenty of ways you can get involved. You can learn to operate scientific testing equipment and get wet and dirty on a regular basis - or once a year. You can simply take a photo and fill in a quick survey while you’re out hiking or camping. The goal of Ari...
Aug 06 2018
No Sniveling: In Memory Of John R. (Bob) McCain
John R. (Bob) McCain used his quick wit and creative mind to influence Arizona water policy for more than a quarter of a century. Bob had the deep, home grown sensibilities of many native Arizonans. This love for his state guided Bob as he helped to craft Arizona’s most significant water legislation - the 1980 Groundwater Management Act. He truly cared about our state and fought to protect the w...
Jul 30 2018
Five Links: Going Deeper Into Drought’s Impact On Arizona
Right now, a decades-long drought is dominating the weather and water news across the southwest. News stories give a quick overview and convey the seriousness of the drought. But many Arizona residents want to dive into the details and timely information about the drought’s impact on our rivers and reservoirs....
Jul 23 2018
Why Arizona's Valley Cities Store Water Underground
Water is precious in the desert. For this reason, desert cities continually plan, innovate and develop strategies to make sure water is always available when you turn on your tap. That commitment is not just for today. Under Arizona’s innovative laws, its cities, towns and private water companies in urban areas must show they can meet that responsibility now - and 100 years from now. It’s called a...
Jul 16 2018
Smart Irrigation: These Three Tips Save Water And Money
Every year in June and July your city experiences its ...
Jul 09 2018
Healthy Arizona Forests Are Vital To Valley Water Supplies
If you live in the Phoenix Metro Area, more than half your drinking water likely comes from the Salt and Verde rivers. Springs, streams and wetlands in a 13,000-square-mile watershed feed these mountain rivers. In recent decades the watershed, which includes five National Forests, has been battered by ...