A newly published article in the journal Water by WRRC Designated Campus Colleague Aminta Menjivar Maldonado, along with WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal and U of A College of Law Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Clinic Director Heather White Man Runs Him, analyzes Arizona’s Tribal water settlements.

On March 24, 2026, WRRC hosted EPCOR Water Resources Director Doug Dunham for a webinar on EPCOR’s operations across Arizona. As the largest private water utility in the state, EPCOR provides drinking water, industrial water, and wastewater services to hundreds of thousands of people.

The WRRC is pleased to present our 2026 Arroyo, "Borders and Water: Institutions, Investments, and Information." This year’s Arroyo explores the topic of water and borders, building on discussions from the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, Shared Borders, Shared Waters.

The WRRC extends its deep gratitude to the organizations whose generous support makes our 2026 conference possible. Sponsorships create opportunities for water professionals and enthusiasts to connect, learn, and collaborate in meaningful ways. We value the partnerships we share with these organizations!

In a recent article published in academic news outlet The Conversation, WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal and co-author Colorado Water Center Director Karen Schlatter address the complex issues surrounding ongoing Colorado River negotiations.

At the conclusion of the WRRC 2026 annual conference, two presentations will offer important perspectives on the current and future challenges and opportunities of industrial water use. A Tribal keynote and a conference wrap-up will help conference participants reflect on the broader implications of the discussions and carry key insights forward. Register now to hear these presentations and more at the WRRC 2026 annual conference on April 14–15.

March 22 is designated by UN Water as annual World Water Day, with the 2026 theme being “Water and Gender.” World Water Day is coupled each year with the release of the World Water Development Report, this year titled Water for all people: Equal rights and opportunities. To explore these important themes, MDPI Water and the WRRC collaborated to deliver the March 23, 2026, webinar, “Water for All People – Governance, Security, and Access.”

The deadline to register for the WRRC 2026 conference at the standard registration rate has been extended! Interested readers can register for the WRRC 2026 Annual Conference, Water for Tech, Mining & Energy: Pathways to Arizona’s Future, taking place on April 14–15, 2026, with the standard ticket rate of $200 now through Friday, April 3. Thereafter, attendees can still register for the late rate of $225. Discounted, pre-paid parking is available until Monday, March 30.

All of the submissions to our 2025 photo contest are now available to view on our website. Our next photo contest will be starting early this year, so keep an eye out and get ready to enter again. We’ll announce the opening date and the 2026 submission deadline at our April conference on April 14–15.

University of Arizona hydrologist Dr. Laura Condon was recently awarded the 2025 James B. Macelwane Medal, one of the most respected honors for early-career scientists in Earth and space sciences. The award recognizes researchers whose work demonstrates exceptional impact, creativity and leadership in advancing scientific research.