Consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 45-479, a registry of applications received for the Douglas Active Management Area has been posted here. This registry contains information and links to submitted applications*. This is a living registry, which ADWR will update with any new documentation. Pursuant to  A.R.S. § 45-479 (B), any person residing within the boundaries of the Douglas Active Management Area was permitted object to an application on the basis of incorrect or insufficient information in an application. The deadline for submitting objections on an application ended April 1, 2025. ADWR will continue to process applications on a rolling basis. 

If an application file is incomplete, ADWR will send the applicant a Request for Information (RFI), with a detailed list of additional information needed to continue processing the application.  

• If you have received a Request for Information (RFI), please submit the requested information to the AMA Section at ADWR by mail or email.  
  • NOTE: If the information submitted is incorrect or is insufficient, ADWR may fully or partially deny an application for a grandfathered right.
• If you have questions or do not have additional information to submit, please contact AMA staff at [email protected] or (602)771-8585.

When a given application file is complete, a Status Summary will be sent to the applicant, providing a summary of whether the information submitted provides sufficient evidence for the Director to make a determination on the application.  

• If you have received a Status Summary, you may submit additional information within 60 days of the date of the letter by mail or email.  
• If you agree with the preliminary decision, no additional action is required, but you may choose to respond to indicate your agreement.
• If no additional information is submitted within 60 days, ADWR will move forward with processing the application.  

If you have misplaced any letters or application documents, all documents for applications can be found  here. 

Additional information regarding Substantial Capital Investment(SCI), including sample historic applications and FAQs can be located on the SCI page.

To submit information or for any questions regarding your application, please contact the AMA Section:
Phone: (602)771-8585
Email: [email protected]  

Mail:  
Arizona Department of Water Resources – AMA Section
1802 W. Jackson St. Box #79
Phoenix, AZ 85007