Conservation Programs in the AMAs
In 1987, via the First Management Plan, mandatory conservation requirements went into effect for municipal water providers, industrial users, and agricultural users within Active Management Areas (AMA). These conservation requirements have specific details associated with their respective sector. These programs continue to be one of Arizona Department of Water Resources' (ADWR) more successful management tools for groundwater usage.
Conservation Program by Sector
Click on each of the programs to find out more about them.
Conservation Program Reports
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 45- 563.01, ADWR is required to issue a report at least once every three years on per-capita water use and efforts to promote water conservation by municipal providers in each AMA.
2025 Conservation Programs Report
2022 AMA Conservation Program Report
2019 AMA Municipal Conservation Program Report