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Empowering communities with participatory research

With the ever-growing challenges of addressing water security and quality, the need for innovative solutions is critical. One promising approach that combines scientific rigor with community involvement is community science. 

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Policy innovation for Arizona's water challenges

Arizona is facing an inflection point when it comes to water, says Cynthia Campbell, with both Colorado River and groundwater challenges mounting. Campbell…

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Striking a balance: How Arizona water systems can balance affordability with the need for rate increases

Arizona's water systems, especially small and Tribal systems, are facing mounting financial pressures as they strive to maintain affordable rates for residents while ensuring they have enough revenue to cover costs, fund infrastructure…

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Year in Review

2024 Arizona Water Innovation Initiative year in review: Highlighting our impact

The Arizona Water Innovation Initiative (AWII), a forward-thinking collaboration spearheaded by Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley 

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Empowering rural communities with trustworthy groundwater information

In many parts of rural Arizona, wells are running dry and land is subsiding, leaving communities searching for groundwater solutions. The state has been actively managing groundwater in more urbanized areas for decades, but many rural…

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The future of Atmospheric Water Harvesting

In the face of global water scarcity, innovative solutions are more crucial than ever. One such solution that is gaining traction is Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH). This emerging technology, which extracts water from the air, has…

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