Arizona Water Resource Winter 2015

The Southern Arizona Water Resources Association, SAWARA, was an important force in water management for the Tucson region at a key time in its history. Marybeth Carlile, SAWARA’s founding Executive Director, was an important force in shaping SAWARA and extending its influence for the benefit of the region. Carlile passed away this spring, and presenting the story of SAWARA and its accomplishments seems a fitting way to commemorate her passing. The WRRC hosted an event in her honor on October 28, 2014, and the material for this history was assembled for that event.

Table of Contents:

Features

• Carlile/SAWARA Left Water Management Legacy
• Drought Diminishes Hydropower Capacity in Western U.S.

News Briefs

• Phoenix to Store Water in Tucson
• EPA Pours $45 Million into Arizona for Water, Environment
• New Forest Fund Supports Two Watershed Projects
• First Public-Private Recharge Project to Be Built
• Megdal Honored by Morrison Institute, Joins Board of New Kyl Center
• WRRC Receives Outstanding Evaluation

Special Feature

• 2014 “Catch the Rain” Photo Contest Winners

Student Spotlight

• Ling-Yee Huang, Water, Society, and Policy

Public Policy Review 

• 15 Water Wishes for 2015

Resources 

• Damned If We Don’t! Ideas for Accelerating Change Around Water