Please join us from 4:00 to 5:00 pm MST on Wednesday, February 16 for the WRRC’s Annual Chocolate Fest! This two-part virtual program of celebration will include announcement of our 2021 Annual Photo Contest winners!
January 14, 2022
WRRC Invites Research Proposals
Faculty and research personnel at any of Arizona's three public universities are invited to submit research proposals to the WRRC for grants of up to $10,000. Proposals should feature student work and explore new ideas to address water problems in AZ and the Southwest and expand understanding of water and related phenomena. Proposals from a broad range of academic disciplines and professional programs will be considered. Additionally, proposals that increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and address issues in historically marginalized or underserved communities are highly encouraged. Last year, the WRRC funded two projects: one that investigated groundwater age distribution and another that looked at the diversity of voices in water resources. These research grants are funded through the 104(b) grants program of the U.S. Geological Survey under the federal Water Resources Research Act. This year’s Request for Proposals includes a significant change from previous grant cycles: the cost-sharing requirement was decreased by half from 2:1 to 1:1 local-to-federal match! Proposals are due by 5:00 pm MST on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
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Recent News
January 07, 2022
WRRC and Partners Engage Rural Leaders About Post-Fire Watershed Recovery
On October 29 and 30, 2021, the WRRC, Gila County Cooperative Extension, and Cobre Valley Watershed Partnership co-convened the After the Fire public meeting to unpack the status and outlook for local watersheds affected by the Telegraph and Mescal Fires.
January 07, 2022
Looking to the Year Ahead
Happy New Year! As our plans for 2022 continue to take shape, here is a selection of what’s on the horizon for the WRRC.
December 17, 2021
A WRRC Retrospective: Looking Back at 2021
As this year comes to a close, we would like to reflect on our work in the context of its unprecedented events. In 2021, the US Bureau of Reclamation declared a Tier 1 Shortage on the Colorado River—a historic moment that generated international media attention and many requests to the WRRC for comment. As climate change, drought, and water scarcity challenges mounted, public engagement in water conversations became more important than ever.
December 10, 2021
Book of MAR Case Studies Published by UNESCO
UNESCO, an organization within the United Nations, recently published a book on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) that is freely available online. MANAGING AQUIFER RECHARGE: A Showcase for Resilience and Sustainability offers 28 real-life examples of MAR use in collaborative water resources management aimed at improving the quantity and quality of water supplies while buffering against drought and other emergencies.
December 03, 2021
Nurturing Dreams in the Field
APW is back in the classroom and out in the field! After a very long period of only offering online classes, APW presenters have been itching to get their hands dirty and wet. While the number of students might be down, the excitement and fun have only increased.