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ADWR Director Briefs UA Water Resources Research Center Conference on Colorado River Negotiations

Thu, Jun 5 2025

In his much-anticipated keynote speech at the conclusion of this year’s Water Resources Research Center’s Annual Conference at the University of Arizona, ADWR Director Tom Buschatzke laid out the vast complexities of managing the Colorado River system.

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New ADEQ rules for advancing “Advanced Water Purification” program now helping augment Arizona’s water supplies

New ADEQ rules for advancing “Advanced Water Purification” program now helping augment Arizona’s water supplies

Thu, May 29 2025

Technologically, the ability to purify treated wastewater to a safe, potable standard has been around for many years.

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Sunset over the Arizona desert with mountains in the background, and three saguaro in the mid-ground bathing in the sunset

A “glimmer of hope” brightens Arizona’s moisture outlook following a very dry winter season

Thu, May 22 2025

A “glimmer of hope” for wetter days ahead is emerging, according to research from the National Weather Service.

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Governor Hobbs convenes “Roundtable” at Central Arizona Project HQ

Governor Hobbs convenes “Roundtable” at Central Arizona Project HQ to emphasize Arizona unity during challenging Colorado River negotiations

Thu, May 15 2025

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs convened a “roundtable” of state water users and other officials on Tuesday to assess the condition of Arizona’s Colorado River water supplies

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The City of Willcox

Reducing Groundwater Overdraft to Protect People and Farms: ADWR staff brief Willcox draft AMA Plan

Thu, Apr 10 2025

ADWR staff on April 8 traveled to Willcox to share with residents some of the opportunities that lay ahead as ADWR and stakeholders of the new Willcox Active Management Area work together to find solutions to the alarming rate of groundwater depletion within the basin.

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Setting CORS device onto it's stand.

ADWR team constructs new CORS data-gathering site, adding precision and accuracy to the AZCORS Network and the National CORS Network

Thu, Mar 20 2025

The ADWR team spent the day erecting a new CORS site that, once operational, would contribute still more data – and, so, still greater precision - to the network.

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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

ADWR expresses support for reintroduction of historic tribal water rights settlement

Fri, Mar 14 2025

Members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation have reintroduced legislation to ratify and fund the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement

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ADWR’s top hydrologists discuss the recently released Phoenix-area groundwater model

ADWR’s top hydrologists discuss the recently released Phoenix-area groundwater model

Wed, Feb 26 2025

The model’s impact on local discussions about growth in Arizona, particularly discussions involving homebuilding, has been significant.

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Groundwater and growth: ADWR’s chief attorney discusses the importance of the landmark Groundwater Management Act in an era of challenges

Groundwater and Growth: ADWR top attorney discusses importance of Landmark Groundwater Management Act

Mon, Feb 10 2025

A discussion on the importance of protecting new-home buyers and more with ADWR Chief Attorney Nicole Klobas

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Latest ADWR “dashboard” presenting data on new Ag-to-Urban Assured Water Supply program

Latest ADWR “dashboard” presenting data on new Ag-to-Urban Assured Water Supply program

Fri, Jan 24 2025

ADWR presented its new interactive dashboard which stakeholders may use to help guide their understanding of how different variables could shape the impact of an Ag-to-Urban program on groundwater supplies.

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