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A research and extension unit of the

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

WRRC - Greater depth, broader perspective for a clear water future

Office Update 1-4-2022

Greater depth,
broader perspective
for a clear water future

We tackle key water policy and management issues, empower informed decision-making, and enrich understanding through engagement, education,
and applied research.

2021 WRRC Photo Contest Winner: James Bowman - Whitewater Draw, AZ (cropped)

Real Impact

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  • ENGAGEMENT
    Participate in our conferences, workshops and brown bag seminars.
  • EDUCATION
    Explore the many ways we support learning and building a smarter community.
  • RESEARCH
    Access our applied research and easily locate desired publications.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

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Arizona Water Map Poster

Water Map

The Water Resources Research Center Arizona Water Map Poster is the latest in our series of reliable and concise visual representations of Arizona's water resources. This, the fourth edition of the map is the product of a design and review process that engaged stakeholders from across regions and sectors. The new map reflects the current state of water resources in Arizona, as well as a culture of management and planning unique to the state.

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Outreach

We transfer water research results and information to other researchers, water managers, policy makers, and the wider public through publications, conferences, lectures, seminars, and workshops.

 
Director’s Activities
 
33
ENGAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES
spanning from
Arizona to Israel
 
7
STUDENTS ADVISED
in Arizona, national, and
global water policy
 
11
PUBLICATIONS
including posted
materials and papers
 
12.9k
INDIVIDUALS
REACHED

Through engagement
activities (estimated)
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Brown Bag Seminars
 
710
ATTENDANCE
in person and via
online webinars
25 Speakers
including local,
national, and
international
experts
 
210
additional
online views
following the
presentations
 
 
 
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Annual Conference
 
333
PEOPLE REGISTERED

for the 2018 conference
The Business of Water
26 Speakers
and Panelists
 
Spring 2018
AWR Newsletter
recaps key messages
from the
conference
 
18 Conference
sponsors
 
Presentations
available on the
WRRC website
 
 
 
 
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Programs

 
Water RAPIDS (Water Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems) helps communities balance a secure water future for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors with the water demands of the natural environment. Planning for people and natural resources together will lead to a more sustainable future.
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The Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) is a joint effort between Mexico and the United States to evaluate shared aquifers. Under this program, scientists from each country collaborate on producing binational studies on shared waters. The Mexican and U.S. Principal Engineers of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) signed the “Joint Report of the Principal Engineers Regarding the Joint Cooperative Process United States-Mexico” for the TAAP.
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Groundwater is increasingly important for meeting water demand across the United States. Forward thinking governance and effective management are necessary for its sustainable use. The U.S. has state governments that are primarily reponsible for groundwater governance (i.e., making laws, policies, and regulations) and management (i.e., implementation of laws, policies, and regulations).
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Arizona, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories are arid/semi-arid lands that face similar water challenges. The Water Resources Research Center has been working to facilitate communication and develop partnerships related to water management and policy in the Middle East. The focus has been on the critical water issues of water-stressed regions and transboundary waters.
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Additional Programs

Desert Water Harvesting Initiative
Conserve2Enhance

Upcoming Events

Featured Event
Jul 12 9:00AM
Conference

WRRC 2022 Annual Conference: Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability Primary tabs View(active tab)

Registration for the 2022 WRRC Annual Conference is now open! This year’s conference, Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability, will take place over three days, July 12-14. Day One will be held in person at the University of Arizona Student Union on Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Arizona time. Two mornings of virtual programming, 9:00 am to noon, will follow the in-person event.

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News

Featured News
January 14, 2022
WRRC Invites Research Proposals

Faculty and research personnel at any of Arizona's three public universities are invited to submit research proposals to the WRRC for grants of up to $10,000.

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Engagement
March 04, 2022
Exciting and Full Schedule of Spring Events

Somehow, we are already at the threshold of Spring Break at UArizona. As we enter the second half of the semester, the WRRC looks forward to an exciting lineup of Brown Bag webinars and special events. 

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Engagement
February 25, 2022
Study Finds Current Drought Conditions to be Worst in 1200 Years
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Research
February 18, 2022
Recently Published White Paper Addresses US-Mexico Cooperation on Water

The white paper, “Water Management on the U.S.-Mexico Border: Achieving Water Sustainability and Resilience Through Cross-Border Cooperation” is posted on our updated Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program website.

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Engagement
February 11, 2022
WRRC Invites Research Proposals
Faculty and research personnel at any of Arizona's three public universities are invited to submit research proposals to the WRRC for grants of up to $10,000. Proposals should feature student work and explore new ideas to address water problems in AZ and the Southwest and expand understanding of water and related phenomena. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm MST on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

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Engagement
February 11, 2022
SRP Watershed Video Series

The Salt River Project (SRP) has informative educational materials about watersheds available online. A six-part video series focuses on the Salt and Verde Rivers and describes the components of a watershed. These components, from mountain forests to the creeks, work in concert to store and filter water that ultimately is used by households. The videos explain where the water comes from, how and why water is stored, what makes up a watershed, how our water infrastructure works, the role and history of water in Arizona, and the challenges we may face in the future.

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Education
February 04, 2022
Gaining Perspective: Agriculture in Yuma

During the winter months, as much as 70% of the leafy greens found in grocery stores are grown within 100 miles of Yuma, AZ. At the end of January, 

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Online Tools

Beyond the Mirage

Beyond the Mirage

A full feature documentary that tells the story about the future of water in the west. From that documentary, make your own movie from hundreds of quality clips.

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Conserve2Enhance

Water Use Dashboard™

Get conservation tips, track water savings, and make your drops count! Connecting voluntary water conservation with community action.

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