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Arizona Water Innovation Initiative blog

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Empowering voices in rural communities: Supporting inclusive community engagement for water decision-making

A sustainable and resilient water future in Arizona invites local, place-based solutions that are community-driven and collectively crafted to meet the needs of every resident. Community members having a seat…

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Forest thinning may provide water benefits downstream

Arizona’s wildfire season has begun as several fires are burning across the state. Long-term drought and climate change contribute to the intensity of these fires, which are most often human-caused.

Following a wildfire in the state’s…

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Supporting rural communities to protect their groundwater

Over forty years ago, Arizona took an important step toward long-term water security with the

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Explaining the new federal regulation for PFAS in drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the

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New Arizona Water Innovation Initiative year in review highlights our impact

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New partnership to quickly detect water supply and demand changes

Think of Arizona’s biggest water issues and three immediately come to mind: the Colorado River, high country snowpack and groundwater. Although each topic presents its own unique set of challenges, improving…

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