APW is so excited to be getting back into the field, with many of its 2023 Water Festivals taking place in February and March. This means there are many opportunities for the public to get involved and contribute to their communities at these fun-filled educational field days. Arizona Water Festivals help 4th graders across the state gain a deeper understanding of water in the Earth System and Arizona's water resources.

ADWR Provides Water Maps and Data
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) has recently announced public information resources are now available on a section of its public website devoted to maps and data. Some are new, and others have been available for a while. Eight maps are interactive, which means that either clicking on the map or using the search function will bring up information on the map topic. The map on Community Water Systems (CWS) identifies the water provider for a map location or address, shows the boundaries of its service area, and lists other data about the provider. It also shows the location of the providers’ wells, both active and inactive. Another map gives access to information about the Assured Water Supply status of a development or municipal water provider in the same way.
ADWR Interactive Maps & Data
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