Archaeological evidence places irrigators in the Santa Cruz River valley around 4,000 years ago and evidence of human habitation goes back much further. A feature in the new Fall 2017 Arizona Water Resource describes the discovery of how prehistoric farmers used the river to feed a growing community in what is now the Tucson metropolitan area. A feature on the progress of settlement of Hualapai tribal water claims explains the pending legislation that would ratify years of negotiations. Read water News Briefs and find out about water related publications and other resources that have been released recently. Finally, don’t miss the Public Policy Review by WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal, which reviews the high points of a conference “Cutting-Edge Solutions to Wicked Water Problems” held in Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 10-11, 2017. The article evokes this unique occasion for international sharing and comparing of experiences.
Bill Introduced to Settle Hualapai Water Rights
Standing above the Grand Canyon on the Hualapai Tribe’s “Skywalk” brings a new perspective to the canyon’s magnificence. The Hualapai Tribe or the “People of the Tall Pines,” is committed to developing economic opportunities for its people in northwestern Arizona and, to do this, the Tribe needs a secure water supply.
Archaeological Discoveries Reveal Value of Santa Cruz River in Prehistory
When people think of Tucson, Arizona, they typically think of our scorching hot summers or the highly-regarded University of Arizona. However, Tucson can also be associated with a rich history dating back to the earliest Southwest Paleoindians.
Public Policy Review - Comparing Experiences and Lessons Learned: The September 2017 International Conference on Cutting-Edge Solutions to Wicked Water Problems
My work focuses on water policy and management. For over a decade, I have been comparing the policies and management approaches of Israel with those of Arizona and the Colorado River Basin.
Resources
- Water and Birds in the Arid West: Habitats in Decline
- Climate Change and Wildfire Effects to Aridland Riparian Ecosystems
- Net Blue Water Neutral Growth
- Navigating Legal Pathways to Rate-Funded Customer Assistance Programs
- Water Finance Clearinghouse
- Potable Reuse: Guidance for Producing Safe Drinking Water