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Arizona Water Map Poster

Water Map

The Water Resources Research Center is pleased to announce the release of the new Arizona Water Map Poster, the latest in our series of reliable and concise visual representations of Arizona's water resources. This, the fourth edition of the map is the product of a design and review process that engaged stakeholders from across regions and sectors. The new map reflects the current state of water resources in Arizona, as well as a culture of management and planning unique to the state.

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March 29, 2011
AzEWN Assessment and Methodology Guidebook Brochure
  • Sharon B. Megdal
  • Joanna B. Nadeau
  • Brittany Xiu
  • Greta Anderson
AzEWN Assessment and Methodology Guidebook Brochure: This document is a four-page color brochure highlighting the contents of the Arizona Environmental Water Needs Assessment Report and Methodology Guidebook. Protecting Arizona’s natural environment, water supply, and open spaces is a high priority for Arizona citizens. The Arizona Environmental Water Needs Assessment systematically assembled technical information about the environment’s water needs that can be used in water planning and policymaking statewide. AzEWNA documents and inventory data are intended to improve...
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August 01, 2009
Arizona Well Owners' Guide to Water Supply
  • Janick Artiola
  • Kristine Uhlman
This booklet is intended for Arizona residents who depend on private wells for their water needs. Well owners who want to become familiar with Arizona's groundwater sources, water quality and water testing options, and well maintenance issues should read this booklet. Topics include:   An overview of the state's water resources and how Arizona's major cities use these resources. A description of Arizona's geology and how location affects the quantity and quality of aquifer water resources in our state. Common contaminant found in Arizona's...
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March 01, 2008
Well Owners' Guide to Ground Water Resources in Yavapai County
  • Kristine Uhlman
  • Rachel Hill
An individual in an industrialized urban society may use from one million to five million gallons of water during their lifetime. If the share of industrial, agricultural, and recreational usage is counted, the total amount of water may exceed ten million gallons per capita. Water resources are those sources of water that meet the need of the individual and society, and the value of that resource depends on demand and availability. Our arid climate, coupled with increasing demands on water supply and the over—allocation of surface water resources, forces much of Yavapai County to rely on...
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December 01, 2007
Layperson's Guide to Arizona Water
  • Gary Pitzer
  • Susanna Eden
  • Joe Gelt
As part of its commitment to serve the water education needs of Arizona citizens, the Water Resources Research Center teamed up with the Water Education Foundation to produce the Layperson’s Guide to Arizona Water. The publication meets a longstanding need: it offers in a single, reader-friendly source information Arizona citizens need to be well informed about state water issues. Few would doubt the need for a layperson’s guide or primer describing the ins and outs of Arizona water. Arizona is a rapidly growing state attracting people from many different areas who need to be...
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June 30, 2007
Arizona Conserve Water Educators' Guide
  • Kerry Schwartz
Arizona Conserve Water is a publication dedicated to the premise that it is never too early to learn to conserve water. The K-12 educators' guide is a tool to help Arizona teachers develop among their students a knowledge and respect for water in their semi-arid home state. The guide is divided into four sections. Part I provides students with a brief overview of Arizona geography, water history, water management and conservation. Students become more actively involved with Part II, a collection of 15 lesson plans presenting creative, hands-on activities to teach students about water...
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October 15, 2005
Rain Barrel Water Harvesting Guide
  • Terry Sprouse
  • Amy McCoy
  • Joaquin Murrieta
The southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico have generally dry climates and rapidly growing populations. Both Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, have limited water resources and must rely on the drought-prone Santa Cruz River for 50 percent or more of their water supply.  A 6-page "how-to" guide on the basic principles of rain barrel water harvesting and information about installing your own system. This guide was prepared for the Nogales Rainwater Harvesting Open House.
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Videos

WRRC Annual Conference 2020 - On-Ramp to a Resilient Future

WRRC Annual Conference 2020 - Reading the Road Signs

HONORING THE MEMORY OF ROD LEWIS - Desert Waters International Symposium

PANEL PERSPECTIVES ON THE STATE OF POLICY - Desert Waters International Symposium

PERSPECTIVES ON THE STATE OF POLICY - Desert Waters International Symposium

ESTABLISHING A BASELINE WITH SCIENCE - Desert Waters International Symposium

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Online Tools

Beyond the Mirage

Beyond the Mirage

A full feature documentary that tells the story about the future of water in the west. From that documentary, make your own movie from hundreds of quality clips.

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Water Use Dashboard™

Get conservation tips, track water savings, and make your drops count! Connecting voluntary water conservation with community action.

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