Image Upcoming WRRC Special Event: Thirst for Justice Film Screening & Discussion Panel Oct. 7, 2022 On Thursday, October 20, the WRRC will host a discussion panel for the documentary Thirst for Justice. The film follows Sanders, Arizona, and Flint, Michigan residents in their efforts to ensure clean, safe drinking water for their communities. Read more
Image CAP Water Users Roundtable on Proposed Conservation Incentive Program Sept. 30, 2022 On Wednesday, September 28, Central Arizona Project (CAP) representatives hosted a roundtable for state water users to discuss the proposed CAP conservation incentive program. Read more
Image WRRC Grad Research Assistant Presented at AHS Symposium Sept. 23, 2022 The Arizona Hydrological Society held their 34th Annual Symposium from September 14–16. In their keynote addresses Read more
Image Dr. Valerisa Gaddy Named 2022 MIT Solve Fellow Sept. 23, 2022 WRRC post-doctoral researcher Valerisa Gaddy has been selected as an MIT Solve Fellow for 2022-2023. Her tech-based solution, "IRRIGaTE: Irrigation Resources Reaching Indigenous Growers and Tribal Entities” addresses the difficulties of science and policy communication between Tribal farmers and non-tribal policymakers through a multimedia platform. Read more
Image Thousands in Phoenix Living without Running Water Sept. 16, 2022 The Arizona Republic newspaper last Sunday drew on a recent report about plumbing poverty for a feature article on the subject. The report, co-authored by Kings College London professor and UArizona alum Katie Meehan, looked in depth at urban plumbing poverty in the United States. Read more
Image Photo Journal: A Visit to the Upper Colorado River Basin Sept. 16, 2022 Gunnison River in Blue Mesa Reservoir, one of three reservoirs that make up the Curecanti Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project. Local ranchers use their water rights on Cebolla Creek to irrigate hay meadows. Jessie took photos of places she visited on her trip to showcase different types of water usage and management in the area. Read more
Image Colorado River Days Flagstaff Launches September 2nd - 12th Sept. 8, 2022 Northern Arizona is celebrating Colorado River Days! Colorado River Days Flagstaff is a series of educational events to remind Flagstaff and surrounding communities about the importance of the Colorado River and all it has to offer Read more
Image ADWR Provides Water Maps and Data Sept. 2, 2022 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. Read more
Image Recent Extension Conference Featured Engaging Keynote and Panel Discussion Sept. 2, 2022 The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension System held its annual conference on August 10-12, the recordings of which are now available. Read more
Image What’s Next? Upcoming WRRC Fall Events Sept. 2, 2022 The Fall 2022 semester is upon us, and the WRRC is preparing for another exciting season of Brown Bag Webinars and other events. We kicked off the new academic year with two Brown Bags, discussing the recently released Pima County Water Factsheet and the Rio Reimagined Initiative on the Salt-Gila River corridor. Read more