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A research and extension unit of the

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

WRRC - Greater depth, broader perspective for a clear water future

Office Update 1-4-2022

Greater depth,
broader perspective
for a clear water future

We tackle key water policy and management issues, empower informed decision-making, and enrich understanding through engagement, education,
and applied research.

2021 WRRC Photo Contest Winner: James Bowman - Whitewater Draw, AZ (cropped)

Real Impact

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  • ENGAGEMENT
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  • EDUCATION
    Explore the many ways we support learning and building a smarter community.
  • RESEARCH
    Access our applied research and easily locate desired publications.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

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Arizona Water Map Poster

Water Map

The Water Resources Research Center Arizona Water Map Poster is 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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Outreach

We transfer water research results and information to other researchers, water managers, policy makers, and the wider public through publications, conferences, lectures, seminars, and workshops.

 
Director’s Activities
 
33
ENGAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES
spanning from
Arizona to Israel
 
7
STUDENTS ADVISED
in Arizona, national, and
global water policy
 
11
PUBLICATIONS
including posted
materials and papers
 
12.9k
INDIVIDUALS
REACHED

Through engagement
activities (estimated)
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Brown Bag Seminars
 
710
ATTENDANCE
in person and via
online webinars
25 Speakers
including local,
national, and
international
experts
 
210
additional
online views
following the
presentations
 
 
 
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Annual Conference
 
333
PEOPLE REGISTERED

for the 2018 conference
The Business of Water
26 Speakers
and Panelists
 
Spring 2018
AWR Newsletter
recaps key messages
from the
conference
 
18 Conference
sponsors
 
Presentations
available on the
WRRC website
 
 
 
 
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Programs

 
Water RAPIDS (Water Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems) helps communities balance a secure water future for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors with the water demands of the natural environment. Planning for people and natural resources together will lead to a more sustainable future.
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The Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) is a joint effort between Mexico and the United States to evaluate shared aquifers. Under this program, scientists from each country collaborate on producing binational studies on shared waters. The Mexican and U.S. Principal Engineers of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) signed the “Joint Report of the Principal Engineers Regarding the Joint Cooperative Process United States-Mexico” for the TAAP.
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Groundwater is increasingly important for meeting water demand across the United States. Forward thinking governance and effective management are necessary for its sustainable use. The U.S. has state governments that are primarily reponsible for groundwater governance (i.e., making laws, policies, and regulations) and management (i.e., implementation of laws, policies, and regulations).
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Arizona, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories are arid/semi-arid lands that face similar water challenges. The Water Resources Research Center has been working to facilitate communication and develop partnerships related to water management and policy in the Middle East. The focus has been on the critical water issues of water-stressed regions and transboundary waters.
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Additional Programs

Desert Water Harvesting Initiative
Conserve2Enhance

Upcoming Events

Featured Event
Jul 12 9:00AM
Conference

WRRC 2022 Annual Conference: Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability

Registration for the 2022 WRRC Annual Conference is now open! This year’s conference, Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability, will take place over three days, July 12-14. Day One will be held in person at the University of Arizona Student Union on Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Arizona time. Two mornings of virtual programming, 9:00 am to noon, will follow the in-person event.

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News

Featured News
January 14, 2022
WRRC Invites Research Proposals

Faculty and research personnel at any of Arizona's three public universities are invited to submit research proposals to the WRRC for grants of up to $10,000.

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June 24, 2022
Annual Coconino County 4th Grade Water Ethics Contest

Water conservation is an ethical challenge. Integrating ethical water education into our programs instills a sense of stewardship, ownership, and responsibility in our youth, shaping behaviors and inspiring solutions to our water resource issues. Each year, 4th-grade students across Coconino County are invited to participate in a Water Ethics Contest. The contest, which began in 2010, is sponsored by the Coconino Plateau Watershed Partnership (a branch of the Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council) and hosted by Willow Bend Environmental Education Center.

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Engagement
June 24, 2022
Quick! Register Now for the WRRC Annual Conference!

The low-cost standard registration for the WRRC's upcoming conference, Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability, closes on June 30! Register today to ensure your spot before the price goes up. In addition to the diverse set of speakers and topics scheduled for the in-person day on July 12, the WRRC has organized two days of virtual programming on July 13 and 14.

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Education
June 09, 2022
BOOK REVIEW - The Water Recycling Revolution: Tapping into the Future

Summer break is a good time for reading. Although fiction is my preferred genre, I was eager to read the fourth and latest book by William M. and Rosemarie Alley, The Water Recycling Revolution: Tapping into the Future

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Engagement
May 31, 2022
WRRC and Universidad de Sonora: Present and Future Cooperation on Transboundary Matters

On May 16, the WRRC organized a meeting in Nogales, Arizona to discuss current and future opportunities for collaboration on the federally funded Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP). 

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Image of a plant sprout beside an image of water
May 26, 2022
Agriculture/Water Nexus Academy 2022

Water is an important consideration for most businesses, but it is absolutely essential for agriculture. Arizona agriculture exports food and fiber to 70 countries across the globe as well as throughout the US. 

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May 25, 2022
Many Engaged for INHABITANTS Documentary Panel Discussion

On May 16, the WRRC hosted a panel discussion on the documentary film INHABITANTS: Indigenous Perspectives On Restoring Our World. The panel featured Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, Assistant Specialist, UArizona Indigenous Resilience Center, School of Natural Resources and the Environment; film co-directors Costa Boutsikaris and Anna Palmer; and moderator Rebecca Tsosie, JD, Regents Professor of Law, UArizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

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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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Conserve2Enhance

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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