The WRRC is pleased to announce the publication of our 2018 Arroyo, “Water and Irrigated Agriculture in Arizona.” A comprehensive summary of Arizona’s irrigated agriculture, this Arroyo contains a brief history from early indigenous practices to the present and descriptions of current centers of irrigated agriculture. There are discussions of issues relating to water use by irrigated agriculture, the legal and regulatory context, water challenges, and water efficiency and conservation. It concludes with a look toward future opportunities.
Engagement Impacts
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Weekly Wave - Summer Wave Comes Splashing Back May 18
As another semester ends and we transition into summer, the Weekly Wave changes to a summer schedule. Beginning Friday, May 18 the WRRC will once again switch over to the biweekly Summer Wave. We will continue to bring you upcoming events, relevant stories, and announcements throughout the summer to keep you informed and up to date.
The Weekly Wave will resume on Friday, August 24. Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Monday, May 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
Water Roots - Seeking springs in Sonora: New findings from spring surveys and the students working to study them
Join us at Exo Roast Coffee Co, 403 N 6th Ave, Tucson, for an evening presentation on the amazing work of students in Sonora seeking to protect their unique springs ecosystems.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Weekly Wave - The Resiliency of Hopi Agriculture Now on Display
On Saturday, April 14, the Arizona State Museum opened its latest exhibit, "The Resilience of Hopi Agriculture: 2000 Years of Planting". Michael Kotutwa Johnson, Hopi farmer, photographer, and Ph.D. candidate in the UA School of Natural Resources and the Environment, served as guest curator for the exhibit. Kotutwa illustrates traditional Hopi farming practices based on spiritual beliefs, community values, and ancient, time-tested techniques. As a farmer, Kotutwa is able to continue the Hopi tradition of practicing culturally-based agriculture on his own land in Northern Arizona.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 5:30pm
Water Roots - Snowfall and frogs: Connecting mountain and desert waters
Join us at Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E Toole Ave, Tucson, for a pint and presentation on the importance of Sky Island streams to sustaining our lowland water sources.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 5:30pm
Water Roots - Snowfall and frogs: Connecting mountain and desert waters
Join us at Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E Toole Ave, Tucson, for a pint and presentation on the importance of Sky Island streams to sustaining our lowland water sources.