Impact Water - Arizona

Our Impact

Empowering community resilience. Sharing stories, metrics, and partnerships that demonstrate real-world impact for Arizona’s water future.

Real Outcomes Rooted in Community-led Action

Impact Water – Arizona strengthens water resilience across the state by supporting community-driven solutions and translating research into action. Through rural workshops and funded projects, we expand local capacity, foster inclusive participation, and provide tools, knowledge, and resources aligned with community priorities.

Community Impact

Rural Groundwater Resilience Workshops

Co-designed with each community, our workshops combine science, policy, and engagement to help Arizonans tackle rural groundwater challenges. We provide facts, tools, and resources to support local conversations and groundwater protection strategies.

A community workshop.
La Paz County workshop held March 2025
Northern Arizona - Coconino County workshop held June 2025

The Case for Rural Groundwater Resilience

 

1.5 million+

people live in rural Arizona

 

41%

of Arizona's water supply comes from finite groundwater

 

83%

of Arizona's land area is not subject to state laws limiting groundwater depletion


Impact by the Numbers

 

3

co-developed workshops empowering local communities

 

140+

participants representing diverse perspectives

 

20+

partner organizations strategizing for impact

Testimonials: Voices on the Ground

Funded Projects

Impact Water – Arizona supports 22 projects led by faculty and staff. These projects foster inclusive engagement, promote learning, support local decision-making, and explore innovative water solutions. We provide capacity and resources to help projects succeed and scale their impact.

 

19k+

people reached

 

240+

materials and resources developed

 

106 events organized

over 50% in rural and tribal communities
 

IWA dashboard screenshot

See the Story Behind the Numbers
Explore how our projects are taking action to protect Arizona’s water. Our interactive dashboard brings project outcomes, local impact, and data to life—one community at a time.

Impact Dashboard 

Testimonials: Voices on the Ground