WRRC Director Megdal speaking at Tucson Rotary Club
David Lovitt
The month of September is shaping up to be a busy one for WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal, who is delivering talks to a wide range of audiences around Arizona. She notes that “There is much interest in water locally, statewide, and nationally, especially about what is going on in the Colorado River Basin.” These talks vary widely in scope, focus, and level of detail, but the participants are all actively seeking to learn more about water.
Image: David Lovitt. WRRC Director Megdal speaking at Tucson Rotary Club.
U of A Scientists Tackle Water Challenges
In our state, where every drop of water counts, researchers at the U of A are driving innovation and understanding to secure Arizona’s water future. Given substantial uncertainty in Arizona’s changing water conditions, U of A researchers are helping communities build more resilience. By combining innovation, collaboration, and long-term vision, scientists—and the funding sources that make their work possible—ensure that the state is better prepared for the water challenges ahead.
Incoming Family Farm Alliance Executive Director Advocates Partnerships
As highlighted in last week’s Weekly Wave, several WRRC staff members attended the Arizona Association of Women in Water and Agriculture’s (AAWWA) Colorado River Update on August 26, 2025. There, we had the privilege of meeting Samantha Barncastle, the incoming Executive Director of Family Farm Alliance, who will be taking the reins as of November 1.
APW Resumes Water Festivals
Arizona Project WET Guest Article
As the new school year begins, Arizona Project WET (APW) is preparing for another exciting season of water festivals across the state. Each year, these interactive events bring students together to explore the science of water, discover the importance of conservation, and gain the knowledge to become future water stewards.