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Arizona Water Innovation Initiative blog
Measuring how water and heat move in a desert city
Every day, we live with the growing severity of climate change impacts, triggered by human-induced warming. Urban environments are no exception. As cities expand, new challenges arise, such as traffic congestion, air quality exceedances…
An Arizona community comes together to bolster rural groundwater resilience
It has been a decade since investigative journalists began sounding the alarm about groundwater overpumping in rural Arizona. In 2015,…
A water “control center”: Developing the Arizona Water Observatory with stakeholder engagement
Water is a vital resource, and Arizona faces ongoing challenges in managing and conserving water effectively. Currently, decisions related to water supply, ranging from agricultural allocations to construction permits, are slowed down…
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.
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…
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…