EVALUATION OF WATER HARVESTING REBATE PROGRAMS IN TUCSON, AZ Aug. 29, 2018 “An evaluation of Tucson’s water harvesting rebate programs was performed by Ethan Vimont, who published his results in his 2017 Thesis for a Master of Science degree from the University of Arizona. Read more
Gobernanza Y Evaluación De Las Aguas Subterráneas en Un Entorno Transfronterizo Aug. 23, 2018 As groundwater reliance is increasing across the globe, including the United States-Mexico region, the complications of governing transboundary groundwater become more prominent. In their chapter of the new book Lake Governance, authors Sharon Megdal and Jacob Petersen-Perlman discuss groundwater governance and assessment, with a focus on the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) along the U.S.-Mexico border. Read more Image
Gobernanza Y Evaluación De Las Aguas Subterráneas en Un Entorno Transfronterizo Aug. 23, 2018 A medida que aumenta la dependencia de las aguas subterráneas en todo el mundo, incluida la región México-Estados Unidos, las complicaciones de la gobernanza de las aguas subterráneas transfronterizas se tornan más prominentes. Read more Image
Groundwater Governance and Assessment in a Transboundary Setting Aug. 23, 2018 As groundwater reliance is increasing across the globe, including the United States-Mexico region, the complications of governing transboundary groundwater become more prominent. In their chapter of the new book Lake Governance, authors Sharon Megdal and Jacob Petersen-Perlman discuss groundwater governance and assessment, with a focus on the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) along the U.S.-Mexico border. Read more Image
2017 Annual Report Now Available Aug. 1, 2018 The WRRC Annual Report highlights our efforts during 2017, including groundbreaking research on groundwater governance, antibiotic resistance in water, and stakeholder engagement practice Read more Image
City of Phoenix Produces GI/LID Cost-Benefit Study July 24, 2018 In June 2018, the City of Phoenix released a report on a triple bottom line cost benefit analysis of various Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development (GI/LID) features. The study provides information for decision-makers involved with City projects and private development who may want to incorporate GI/LID. Read more
Student Research Recognized in Earth Week Events April 11, 2018 It’s that time of year. In honor of Earth Week, students are showcasing their work in oral presentations and posters at events organized by their academic departments. This week the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Science held its annual El Día del Agua y Atmósfera on Monday and the Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science held “SWESx” on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more Image
WRRC Conference Videos Now Available April 9, 2018 The Water Resources Research Center's 2018 annual conference, The Business of Water, held on Wednesday, March 28, attracted over 300 people from around the state and beyond. Topics such as public-private partnerships, water transactions, collaborations among businesses Read more Image
Turning cities into sponges: how Chinese ancient wisdom is taking on climate change March 21, 2018 How does a city cope with extreme weather? These days, urban planning that doesn’t factor in some sort of catastrophic weather event is like trying to build something in a fictional utopia. Read more
The WRRC is now accepting applications for: The Summer Writing Internship at the WRRC March 6, 2018 The University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center is offering a summer internship to a student interested in gaining experience writing about environmental and water issues. The selected intern will contribute to research and writing for an issue of Arroyo, the annual WRRC publication that focuses on a critical Arizona water issue. Read more Image