The WRRC was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Peter “Andy” Groseta, who served on the WRRC’s External Advisory Committee for many years, sharing his valuable perspective and advice.

Former graduate research assistant (GRA) and research analyst at the WRRC, Aaron Lien, is now serving as the University Consortium Director for the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) and Assistant Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Adaptive Management at the U of A School of Natural Resources and the Environment.

We have received several recent inquiries about data centers and industrial water use and are providing links to some resources on this hot topic for those who wish to learn more.

The WRRC extends congratulations to Julia Denton, who, after a very short hiatus, began her new part-time role as Conference Coordinator and Communications Support Specialist.

As the U of A welcomes new and returning students to campus later this month, we are gearing up for a robust fall webinar lineup. Additionally, the fall semester brings WRRC’s much-anticipated Photo Contest, which is now open for submissions!

Longtime water harvester Martha Retallick is sharing her 20+ years of experience in the new Water Harvesting 101 Podcast. Designed for busy listeners, the short weekly episodes

Mark your calendars — the WRRC 2026 Annual Conference will be held April 14–15, 2026. We are also tentatively planning to offer a pre-conference workshop, which may be held on the afternoon of Monday, April 13.

The WRRC congratulates former WRRC Graduate Research Associate Aminta Menjivar Maldonado, who completed her Doctor of Philosophy in American Indian Studies from the U of A in May 2025.

The final report for the Lower Santa Cruz River (LSCR) Basin Study is now available from the US Bureau of Reclamation. This long-awaited report offers critical insights into regional water sustainability in the face of municipal growth, insufficient infrastructure for transporting renewable water, and extended drought.