On May 20, 2025, at the close of the Day 1 program of the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, Amelia Flores, Chairwoman of the Colorado River Indian Tribal Council, will receive special recognition for her contributions to her community, state, and region, and in particular for her role as a defender and protector of the Colorado River. As a speaker on the “Sharing the Colorado River” panel earlier on Day 1, she will share her perspective on effective Tribal consultation in Colorado River matters.
Day 1 Conference Keynote and Panelists Address Sharing Border Waters
With less than a month remaining until the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Working Together in Times of Scarcity, registered attendees can look forward to a rich lineup of water experts speaking about the challenges and successes in cross-border collaborations of shared waters.
WRRC Hosts USIBWC Southeast AZ Citizens Forum
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum board convened a public meeting at the WRRC. Citizens Forum meetings, which are held in various locations in southeast Arizona, facilitate the exchange of information between the USIBWC and members of the public about Commission activities throughout the southern border region.
WRRC Welcomes New Team Member
The WRRC would like to introduce Pintu Kumar Mahla, who recently joined us as a Designated Campus Colleague. In addition to supporting the WRRC’s upcoming annual conference and other engagement efforts, Dr. Mahla will be working on research focused on water diplomacy and cooperation in South Asia associated with transboundary water challenges and opportunities.
Tucson Water Leads the Way in Innovative Water Stewardship
Arizona Project WET Guest Article
On a recent field trip hosted by Tucson Water, Arizona Project WET (APW) had the opportunity to explore some of the most impactful and forward-thinking water initiatives in the Southwest. The day began at the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, a shining example of how reclaimed water can revitalize ecosystems and reconnect communities to flowing rivers in the desert. With insight from the project manager, we learned how treated recycled water recharges the aquifer while creating vital riparian habitat in the heart of Tucson.