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An art deco dam situated in bedrock and holding back Lake Mead.

ASU-led study sharpens Colorado River forecasts as Arizona faces deepening water cuts

For Arizona, where much of the state’s water supply depends on the Colorado River, even small improvements in hydrologic forecasting can have significant consequences.

More accurate estimates of water availability could…

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Farmworkers in a field under bright skies in a desert landscape.

Protecting Arizona farmworkers from rising temps

By mid-morning in an Arizona field, the heat is already intense. For many young farmworkers, who are part of the essential labor that keeps Arizona’s agricultural system running, the workday unfolds under relentless sun.

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Our Year in Review: Driving impact for Arizona’s water future

We’re proud to share the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative’s (AWII) latest 

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An image of Arizona with abstracted groundwater network.

ASU initiative connects rural Arizona communities to strengthen groundwater resilience

Across rural Arizona, many communities are confronting a shared reality: groundwater levels are declining and local leaders are often left to navigate complex challenges with limited resources.

From agricultural regions…

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A water vending station near Yuma, Arizona. Even with access to piped drinking water, some people prefer to purchase water. Photo by Arizona Water for All/ASU

Why some Arizona communities don’t drink tap water — even when it’s safe

In a small Arizona community, millions of dollars were spent upgrading a drinking water system to meet federal safety standards. Residents were relieved to learn their water was now safe.

But many still didn’t drink it…

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The Central Arizona Project running through eastern Scottsdale. Photo by Faith Kearns

ASU Kyl Center releases first-of-its-kind dataset tracking 40 years of CAP water use

A new ASU effort is offering an unprecedented look at how Colorado River water has been used in central Arizona, and making that information publicly available for the first time.

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