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Arizona Water Innovation Initiative blog
Measuring the water savings from innovative soil health solutions for Arizona farms
Water is the central constraint on agricultural productivity in arid areas like Arizona. With increasing uncertainty related to groundwater and Colorado River supplies, using water effectively is crucial for sustainable farming. …
Momentum to address Arizona’s rural groundwater issues
Groundwater is declining across Arizona. While the state’s 1980 Groundwater Management Act addressed the issue in more urbanized areas, much of rural Arizona’s groundwater remains unprotected. However, there is growing momentum, led by…
Squeezing every last drop out of wastewater
Industries that need ultra-pure water — including semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, food and beverage companies — are expanding in Arizona. One of the most overlooked challenges for these businesses is what gets left behind in the…
45 years of the Arizona Groundwater Management Act
The Arizona Groundwater Management Act of 1980 was regarded at the time as a groundbreaking legal instrument addressing the groundwater overdraft…
From engagement to action: How teachers are shaping the future of water literacy in Arizona
On February 8, 2025, in collaboration with ASU Walton Sustainability Teachers Academy, we brought together 26 skilled educators from across…
Researchers develop alternatives to Arizona’s water-hungry industrial cooling systems
In Phoenix and other hot and arid areas, industrial manufacturing facilities face a growing dilemma: how to keep their operations cool while using less water. Evaporative cooling, the dominant method used in desert large-scale…