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Arizona Water Innovation Initiative blog
Addressing water insecurity and building trust in rural Arizona
In rural Arizona, access to safe and affordable drinking water is not guaranteed. Households in rural communities often rely on private wells, small treatment systems or hauled water, all of which can be unreliable and expensive.
The Arizona Water Observatory: Changing the way people access water information
Have you ever needed to gather Arizona water data for a project? If so, you’ve likely faced the challenge of searching across multiple websites and sources. Rarely is there a “one-stop shop” for data, you end up with dozens of tabs open…
Understanding Arizona’s groundwater “transportation basins”
Sarah Porter is a well-known Arizona water policy expert and director of the Kyl Center for…
Community partner profile: A conversation with Jen Pelz and Michellsey Benally of the Grand Canyon Trust
The Grand Canyon attracts visitors from around the world, but many people also call northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau home. In this arid landscape, water isn’t abstract, its presence or absence shapes livelihoods, traditions and…
Collaborating for conservation: Camp Verde’s new rain garden helps grow community-centered water solutions
The Verde River is more than a water source – it connects communities and ecosystems across Arizona’s Verde Valley region. As one of the state’s last…
Impacts of Colorado River water shortages on agriculture in Central Arizona
The Colorado River is a main water source not only for Arizona residents, but also for the state’s agricultural industry. In 2022, the first…